Crime Rate in Evelyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Evelyn

The total recorded crimes in Evelyn, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Evelyn crime rate of 1.28 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (94.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
Evelyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grove Street with total crimes: 10
  • Foreshore with total crimes: 9
  • Evelyn Street with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Lewisham.

    • 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 areas in the Lewisham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Evelyn has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 1.28 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Evelyn)CrimesRank (Evelyn)CrimesRank (Evelyn)
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
Catford South151 111,096 91,805 10
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

Evelyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202519
March 202523
February 202516
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414
October 202420
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202514
February 20255
January 202510
December 202412
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202527
March 202524
February 202523
January 202525
December 202420
November 202423
October 202415
September 202422
August 202420

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20242
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Evelyn in May 2025

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

1. Grove Street (Map)
Total10
Burglary5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Foreshore (Map)
Total9
Drugs4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Evelyn Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Longshore (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Windlass Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Bowditch (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Oxestalls Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sayes Court Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carolean Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1

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