Crime Rate in Lewisham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lewisham Central

The total recorded crimes in Lewisham Central, Lewisham, UK in July 2025 are around 221 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lewisham Central crime rate of 2.75 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-16.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (143.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
Lewisham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Lewisham Dlr with total crimes: 19
  • Lewis Grove with total crimes: 13

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 areas in the Lewisham.

    • 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 areas in the Lewisham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Lewisham Central has recorded 221 crimes with crime rate of 2.75 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewisham Central)CrimesRank (Lewisham Central)CrimesRank (Lewisham Central)
Rushey Green351 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley273 31,616 33,087 2
Blackheath277 21,231 62,180 6
Deptford228 51,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale250 41,599 52,661 4
Downham166 81,128 82,111 7
Hither Green159 91,155 72,051 8
Sydenham190 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South145 101,096 91,805 10
Bellingham140 12825 141,628 11
Ladywell140 13862 111,271 17
Evelyn141 11582 191,181 19
Telegraph Hill123 16828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate96 19841 121,424 15
Crofton Park125 15802 151,436 13
Forest Hill133 14785 161,435 14
Lee Green112 18746 181,412 16
Grove Park120 17759 171,232 18

Lewisham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202513
April 202511
March 202520
February 202523
January 202516
December 202413
November 202420
October 202417
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202516
May 202529
April 202515
March 202524
February 202527
January 202518
December 202436
November 202442
October 202433
September 202418
August 202429

A total of 276 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202524
May 202515
April 202521
March 202519
February 202516
January 202522
December 202430
November 202424
October 202426
September 202433
August 202413

A total of 638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202556
May 202559
April 202546
March 202550
February 202538
January 202544
December 202460
November 202457
October 202473
September 202450
August 202458

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 20251
April 202511
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 202417
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 309 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202544
May 202536
April 202526
March 202534
February 202541
January 202522
December 202421
November 202420
October 202420
September 202417
August 20245

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202414
September 20246

A total of 309 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202526
April 202513
March 202518
February 202519
January 202526
December 202430
November 202441
October 202446
September 202431
August 202428

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202519
May 202512
April 202511
March 202512
February 202521
January 202513
December 202415
November 202423
October 202420
September 202413
August 202420

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20259
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lewisham Central in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting11
Other theft3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lewisham Dlr (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft5
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Lewis Grove (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Barnstaple Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Elder Walk (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person3
Other theft1
7. Limes Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cornmill Lane (Map)
Total7
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Legge Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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