Crime Rate in Ladywell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ladywell

The total recorded crimes in Ladywell, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ladywell crime rate of 1.89 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 Ladywell, encompassing approximately 67,851 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-28.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Ladywell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 50
  • Dressington Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Ladywell Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Ladywell?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Ladywell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 862 crimes compared to 1115.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ladywell recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Ladywell had fewer crimes than the Lewisham average, with 1,271 crimes compared to 1,934. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ladywell recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ladywell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ladywell has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 1.89 ranking 13th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Ladywell crimes were 862. The crime rate of Ladywell in 2024 was 12.70 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ladywell were around 1,271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.73 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ladywell)CrimesRank (Ladywell)CrimesRank (Ladywell)
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
Evelyn159 9582 191,181 19
Bellingham124 14825 141,628 11
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

Ladywell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

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

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
January 202511
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 533 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202566
March 202565
February 202553
January 202549
December 202458
November 202446
October 202446
September 202455
August 202445
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202515
March 202520
February 20255
January 202521
December 202420
November 202419
October 202415
September 202425
August 202420

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 20259
February 202518
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 202416
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202513
March 202515
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 202416
August 20245

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 20255
February 202510
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ladywell in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total50
Violence and sexual offences28
Other theft7
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Dressington Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ladywell Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
4. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Campshill Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Lion Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Foxborough Gardens (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Malyons Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Halesworth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Sunninghill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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