Crime Rate in New Cross Gate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Cross Gate

The total recorded crimes in New Cross Gate, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Cross Gate crime rate of 1.45 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 New Cross Gate, encompassing approximately 70,106 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
New Cross Gate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield Close with total crimes: 5
  • Casella Road with total crimes: 5
  • Nettleton Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is New Cross Gate?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, New Cross Gate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 841 crimes compared to 1115.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, New Cross Gate recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, New Cross Gate had fewer crimes than the Lewisham average, with 1,424 crimes compared to 1,934. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, New Cross Gate recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Cross Gate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the New Cross Gate has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 19th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total New Cross Gate crimes were 841. The crime rate of New Cross Gate in 2024 was 12.00 (year) or 1.00 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Cross Gate were around 1,424 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.31 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Cross Gate)CrimesRank (New Cross Gate)CrimesRank (New Cross Gate)
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
Ladywell128 13862 111,271 17
Telegraph Hill108 16828 131,441 12
Lee Green136 12746 181,412 16
Crofton Park104 18802 151,436 13
Forest Hill104 17785 161,435 14
Grove Park117 15759 171,232 18

New Cross Gate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 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 Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202523
March 202535
February 202525
January 202528
December 202426
November 202430
October 202430
September 202433
August 202425
July 20241

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 202517
February 202513
January 202518
December 202426
November 202423
October 202436
September 202420
August 202423

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202513
February 20251
January 20253
November 20245
October 202412
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202511
February 20257
January 202514
December 202410
November 20246
October 202412
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 202413
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

High Crime Locations New Cross Gate in May 2025

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

1. Hatfield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Casella Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Nettleton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Surrey Canal Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. John Williams Close (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hornshay Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Batavia Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Surrey Canal Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Samuel Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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