WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Blackheath, Lewisham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blackheath, localized within Lewisham.

Total Crimes

276
trending_up +13.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

151.93per 1k
trending_up +2.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

16,434

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting91
Violence & Sexual Offences53
Anti-social Behaviour37
Public Order24
Criminal Damage & Arson19
Drug Offences14
Vehicle Crime10
Other Theft7
Burglary7
Robbery5
Theft from Person4
Other Crime3
Bicycle Theft1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 49Burglary: 2Public order: 2
53
On or near Police Station Map
Public order: 15Drugs: 10Violence and sexual offences: 10
40
On or near Eastdown Park Map
Shoplifting: 17Robbery: 1Burglary: 1
21
On or near B212 Map
Shoplifting: 18Robbery: 1Bicycle theft: 1
20
On or near Granville Grove Map
Anti-social behaviour: 11Public order: 1Theft from the person: 1
13
On or near Eton Grove Map
Criminal damage and arson: 10
10
On or near Lee High Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Myron Place Map
Robbery: 1Possession of weapons: 1Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Mercator Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Duke Humphrey Road Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
2

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Safety comparison within Lewisham district.

Local Rank

#17safest in Lewisham

National Safety

Top 4%Riskiest

City Average

110.4per 1k

Local Policing

Lewisham Central

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Local Priorities

Reduction in Robbery and theft related incidents around the Lewisham Transport hub - Loampit Vale, Thurston Road and Armoury Road

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

High Visibility Patrols during peak offending periods.
Crime prevention stalls during peak periods
Partnership working with the transport hub and British Transport Police to identify and target offenders

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Target the drug use/supply, and the associated anti social behaviour in and around the Gilmore Road, Bonfield Road and Clarendon Rise.

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

Identify subjects involved in the drug related activity through plain clothes patrols and engagement with the local community.
Collaborative work with partners to provide support for drug users.
Community protection warnings and notices to be considered if appropriate.

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Targeting youth anti social behaviour in around Glassmill Leisure Centre, Cornmill Gardens and Cornmill Lane.

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols in the target area.
Engage with youths in the area to promote trust.
Identify subject of the anti social behaviour and consider the use of Community Pretention warnings and notices

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN20

Cuppa with a Copper

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4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

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SE13, London

JUL18

Bike Marking at Cornmill Gardens

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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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SE13, London

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