Crime Rate in Blackheath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackheath

The total recorded crimes in Blackheath, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackheath crime rate of 1.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blackheath, encompassing approximately 115,632 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (25.58% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-25.35% decrease)
  • Burglary: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
Blackheath Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 32
  • Granville Grove with total crimes: 24
  • B212 with total crimes: 9

How safe is Blackheath?

To understand the safety of Blackheath, we need to analyze Blackheath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Blackheath reported a higher crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 1,231 crimes compared to 1,115. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blackheath witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Blackheath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewisham average, with 2,180 crimes compared to 1,934. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blackheath witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewisham, Blackheath has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Blackheath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blackheath has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 6th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Blackheath crimes were 1,231. The crime rate of Blackheath in 2024 was 11.32 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackheath were around 2,180 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.85 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackheath)CrimesRank (Blackheath)CrimesRank (Blackheath)
Rushey Green293 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley251 21,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central233 41,653 22,304 5
Deptford246 31,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale229 51,599 52,661 4
Downham157 101,128 82,111 7
Hither Green170 81,155 72,051 8
Sydenham170 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South151 111,096 91,805 10
Evelyn159 9582 191,181 19
Bellingham124 14825 141,628 11
Ladywell128 13862 111,271 17
Telegraph Hill108 16828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate102 19841 121,424 15
Lee Green136 12746 181,412 16
Crofton Park104 18802 151,436 13
Forest Hill104 17785 161,435 14
Grove Park117 15759 171,232 18

Blackheath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20257
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 20247
October 202414
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202543
March 202540
February 202531
January 202529
December 202445
November 202446
October 202438
September 202450
August 202443

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 202413
October 202414
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 202514
December 20248
November 202417
October 20246
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202571
March 202539
February 202537
January 202550
December 202444
November 202439
October 202437
September 202445
August 202459
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202526
February 202513
January 202518
December 202412
November 202417
October 202412
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202511
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 20248
October 202412
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 202413
November 20247
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 202512
February 202519
January 202513
December 202420
November 202423
October 202417
September 202420
August 20245

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202511
February 20258
January 202512
December 202411
November 20244
October 202411
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Blackheath in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackheath postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order9
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Granville Grove (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour23
Violence and sexual offences1
3. B212 (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
4. Myron Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Beechwood Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
6. Eastdown Park (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hatcliffe Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
8. The Glebe (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Hillside Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Merchants Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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