Crime Rate in Brockley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brockley

The total recorded crimes in Brockley, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 251 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brockley crime rate of 1.94 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 Brockley, encompassing approximately 129,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-4.84% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
Brockley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Mews with total crimes: 27
  • Parkfield Road with total crimes: 22
  • New Cross with total crimes: 10

How safe is Brockley?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Brockley reported a higher crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 1,616 crimes compared to 1,115. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brockley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Brockley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewisham average, with 3,087 crimes compared to 1,934. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brockley witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brockley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brockley has recorded 251 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 2th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Brockley crimes were 1,616. The crime rate of Brockley in 2024 was 12.52 (year) or 1.04 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brockley were around 3,087 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.91 (year) or 1.99 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brockley)CrimesRank (Brockley)CrimesRank (Brockley)
Rushey Green293 12,002 13,346 1
Lewisham Central233 41,653 22,304 5
Deptford246 31,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale229 51,599 52,661 4
Blackheath204 61,231 62,180 6
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

Brockley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202518
February 20256
January 202511
December 202417
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 562 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202562
March 202556
February 202554
January 202542
December 202464
November 202452
October 202469
September 202452
August 202449
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202513
February 202513
January 20254
December 20247
November 202415
October 202411
September 202412
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 456 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202544
March 202559
February 202523
January 202541
December 202443
November 202431
October 202439
September 202437
August 202459

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 202518
December 202416
November 202412
October 20248
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 121 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 202414
November 202425
October 202414
September 202415
August 202420

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202521
February 202519
January 202523
December 202416
November 202418
October 202416
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 182 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202518
March 202518
February 202525
January 202513
December 202418
November 202421
October 202421
September 202422
August 202413

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202514
February 202522
January 202512
December 202416
November 202415
October 202410
September 202420
August 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20256
March 20256
February 202514
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249
October 202410
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202517
February 202511
January 202516
December 20247
November 202414
October 202421
September 202412
August 202413

High Crime Locations Brockley in May 2025

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

1. Manor Mews (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour15
Possession of weapons6
Other crime3
Public order3
2. Parkfield Road (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting17
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. New Cross (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Drugs1
4. Lucas Street (Map)
Total9
Robbery6
Other theft3
5. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Tanner'S Hill (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
7. Coulgate Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brockley (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lewisham Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Wickham Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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