Crime Rate in Lewisham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lewisham Central

The total recorded crimes in Lewisham Central, Lewisham, UK in March 2025 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lewisham Central crime rate of 2.61 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 Lewisham Central, encompassing approximately 80,374 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (-17.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Lewisham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Lewisham Dlr with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

How safe is Lewisham Central?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Lewisham Central reported a higher crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 1,653 crimes compared to 1,115. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lewisham Central witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lewisham Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewisham average, with 2,304 crimes compared to 1,934. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lewisham Central witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewisham, Lewisham Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Lewisham Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lewisham Central has recorded 210 crimes with crime rate of 2.61 ranking 4th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Lewisham Central crimes were 1,653. The crime rate of Lewisham Central in 2024 was 20.57 (year) or 1.71 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lewisham Central were around 2,304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.67 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking 5 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
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
Evelyn113 16582 191,181 19

Lewisham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

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

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (37 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202523
January 202516
December 202413
November 202420
October 202417
September 20247
August 20243
April 202410

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 20245
August 20244
May 20242

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202538
January 202544
December 202460
November 202457
October 202473
September 202450
August 202458
June 20242
May 20243
April 202446

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202527
January 202518
December 202436
November 202442
October 202433
September 202418
August 202429
April 202414

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245
April 202410

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202522
December 202430
November 202424
October 202426
September 202433
August 202413
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202521
January 202513
December 202415
November 202423
October 202420
September 202413
August 202420
July 20241
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202414
September 20246
April 202412

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 202417
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
April 202413

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202541
January 202522
December 202421
November 202420
October 202420
September 202417
August 20245
April 202423

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 278 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202519
January 202526
December 202430
November 202441
October 202446
September 202431
August 202428
May 20242
April 202437

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
April 202415

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lewisham Central in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Lewisham Dlr (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Salisbury Yard (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barnstaple Lane (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Lewis Grove (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Limes Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Cornmill Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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