Crime Rate in Brockley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brockley

The total recorded crimes in Brockley, Lewisham, UK in July 2025 are around 273 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brockley crime rate of 2.11 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (35.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-34.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
Brockley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Mews with total crimes: 24
  • Lewisham Way with total crimes: 15
  • Lucas Street with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Brockley has recorded 273 crimes with crime rate of 2.11 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brockley)CrimesRank (Brockley)CrimesRank (Brockley)
Rushey Green351 12,002 13,346 1
Lewisham Central221 61,653 22,304 5
Blackheath277 21,231 62,180 6
Deptford228 51,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale250 41,599 52,661 4
Downham166 81,128 82,111 7
Hither Green159 91,155 72,051 8
Sydenham190 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South145 101,096 91,805 10
Bellingham140 12825 141,628 11
Ladywell140 13862 111,271 17
Evelyn141 11582 191,181 19
Telegraph Hill123 16828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate96 19841 121,424 15
Crofton Park125 15802 151,436 13
Forest Hill133 14785 161,435 14
Lee Green112 18746 181,412 16
Grove Park120 17759 171,232 18

Brockley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202516
May 202512
April 202515
March 202514
February 202522
January 202512
December 202416
November 202415

A total of 523 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 58.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202581
May 202559
April 202562
March 202556
February 202554
January 202542
December 202464
November 202452

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202523
May 202517
April 202513
March 202518
February 20256
January 202511
December 202417
November 20245

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 202520
April 20256
March 20256
February 202514
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242

A total of 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202525
May 202518
April 202516
March 202521
February 202519
January 202523
December 202416
November 202418

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 202414
November 202425

A total of 149 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202513
April 202518
March 202518
February 202525
January 202513
December 202418
November 202421

A total of 455 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202557
May 202580
April 202544
March 202559
February 202523
January 202541
December 202443
November 202431

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 20252
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 202518
December 202416
November 202412

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
April 20257
March 202517
February 202511
January 202516
December 20247
November 202414

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 202511
April 20255
March 202513
February 202513
January 20254
December 20247
November 202415

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242

High Crime Locations Brockley in July 2025

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

1. Manor Mews (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary6
Bicycle theft3
Vehicle crime3
2. Lewisham Way (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Lucas Street (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Parkfield Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lucas Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
6. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
7. Tanner'S Hill (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Public order3
8. Coulgate Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Shardeloes Road (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Friendly Street Mews (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other crime1

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