WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Lewisham Central, Lewisham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Lewisham Central, localized within Lewisham.

Total Crimes

231
trending_down -8.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

243.87per 1k
trending_down -0.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

8,198

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences82
Shoplifting31
Anti-social Behaviour27
Public Order20
Other Theft15
Theft from Person14
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Robbery10
Burglary7
Drug Offences5
Vehicle Crime5
Weapons Possession3
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 12Violence and sexual offences: 12Drugs: 1
25
On or near Lewis Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 10Other theft: 3Shoplifting: 2
18
On or near Barnstaple Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Public order: 5Theft from the person: 4
18
On or near Lewisham High Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Burglary: 2Public order: 2
13
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 5Public order: 2Theft from the person: 2
9
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7
7
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 6
6
On or near Cornmill Lane Map
Shoplifting: 2Drugs: 1Burglary: 1
5
On or near Thurston Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Legge Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Burglary: 1Possession of weapons: 1
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Local Rank

#19safest in Lewisham

National Safety

Top 1%Riskiest

City Average

110.4per 1k

Local Policing

Lewisham Central

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Local Priorities

Reduction in Robbery and theft related incidents around the Lewisham Transport hub - Loampit Vale, Thurston Road and Armoury Road

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

High Visibility Patrols during peak offending periods.
Crime prevention stalls during peak periods
Partnership working with the transport hub and British Transport Police to identify and target offenders

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Target the drug use/supply, and the associated anti social behaviour in and around the Gilmore Road, Bonfield Road and Clarendon Rise.

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

Identify subjects involved in the drug related activity through plain clothes patrols and engagement with the local community.
Collaborative work with partners to provide support for drug users.
Community protection warnings and notices to be considered if appropriate.

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Targeting youth anti social behaviour in around Glassmill Leisure Centre, Cornmill Gardens and Cornmill Lane.

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols in the target area.
Engage with youths in the area to promote trust.
Identify subject of the anti social behaviour and consider the use of Community Pretention warnings and notices

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN20

Cuppa with a Copper

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4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

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SE13, London

JUL18

Bike Marking at Cornmill Gardens

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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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SE13, London

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