Crime Rate in Evelyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Evelyn

The total recorded crimes in Evelyn, Lewisham, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Evelyn crime rate of 0.91 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 Evelyn, encompassing approximately 123,918 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
Evelyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Acacia Close with total crimes: 7
  • Oxestalls Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Evelyn?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Evelyn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 582 crimes compared to 1115.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Evelyn recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Evelyn had fewer crimes than the Lewisham average, with 1,181 crimes compared to 1,934. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Evelyn recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Evelyn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Evelyn has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 0.91 ranking 16th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Evelyn crimes were 582. The crime rate of Evelyn in 2024 was 4.70 (year) or 0.39 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Evelyn were around 1,181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.53 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewisham)CrimesRank (Lewisham)CrimesRank (Lewisham)
Rushey Green279 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley247 21,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central210 41,653 22,304 5
Deptford236 31,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale210 51,599 52,661 4
Blackheath178 61,231 62,180 6
Downham147 81,128 82,111 7
Hither Green143 101,155 72,051 8
Sydenham154 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South127 131,096 91,805 10
Ladywell144 9862 111,271 17
Bellingham117 15825 141,628 11
Grove Park139 11759 171,232 18
Telegraph Hill87 19828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate119 14841 121,424 15
Crofton Park129 12802 151,436 13
Forest Hill107 17785 161,435 14
Lee Green102 18746 181,412 16

Evelyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 202510
December 202412
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 202411
August 20246
April 20244

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202523
January 202525
December 202420
November 202423
October 202415
September 202422
August 202420
April 202422

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202516
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414
October 202420
September 202420
August 202424
April 202426

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20242
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
April 20249

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Evelyn in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
2. Acacia Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Oxestalls Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barnes Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Pell Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Shoplifting1
6. Lighter Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Foreshore (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Grove Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Carolean Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
10. Carteret Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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