Crime Rate in Catford South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Catford South

The total recorded crimes in Catford South, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Catford South crime rate of 2.30 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 Catford South, encompassing approximately 65,585 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Catford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Bromley Road with total crimes: 10
  • Brownhill Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Catford South?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Catford South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 1096 crimes compared to 1115.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Catford South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Catford South had fewer crimes than the Lewisham average, with 1,805 crimes compared to 1,934. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewisham, Catford South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Catford South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Catford South has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 11th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Catford South crimes were 1,096. The crime rate of Catford South in 2024 was 16.71 (year) or 1.39 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Catford South were around 1,805 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.52 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Catford South)CrimesRank (Catford South)CrimesRank (Catford South)
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
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
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

Catford South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 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 (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202527
March 202519
February 202531
January 202530
December 202424
November 202426
October 202432
September 202421
August 202444

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 202414
October 20248
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 183 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202536
March 202515
February 202512
January 202521
December 202414
November 202418
October 202419
September 202427
August 20249

A total of 434 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202550
March 202536
February 202536
January 202533
December 202451
November 202434
October 202466
September 202434
August 202433
July 20241

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202515
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202515
February 20257
January 20253
December 202412
November 202415
October 202414
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 202412
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202511
March 20254
February 20258
January 202510
December 202413
November 202412
October 202412
September 202410
August 20248
May 20242

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241

High Crime Locations Catford South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bromley Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Brownhill Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Greenside Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Beachborough Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Orford Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Arngask Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hazelbank Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gordon Mews (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

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