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 July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Cross Gate crime rate of 1.37 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-38.71% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
New Cross Gate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nettleton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hatcham Park Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Stockholm Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the New Cross Gate has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 1.37 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Cross Gate)CrimesRank (New Cross Gate)CrimesRank (New Cross Gate)
Rushey Green351 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley273 31,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central221 61,653 22,304 5
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
Crofton Park125 15802 151,436 13
Forest Hill133 14785 161,435 14
Lee Green112 18746 181,412 16
Grove Park120 17759 171,232 18

New Cross Gate 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202540
May 202532
April 202523
March 202535
February 202525
January 202528
December 202426
November 202430
October 202430
September 202433
August 202425

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20259
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 202413
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20259
April 20255
March 202511
February 20257
January 202514
December 202410
November 20246
October 202412
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202531
May 202519
April 202524
March 202517
February 202513
January 202518
December 202426
November 202423
October 202436
September 202420
August 202423

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20258
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations New Cross Gate in July 2025

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

1. Nettleton Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hatcham Park Mews (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Stockholm Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
4. Cold Blow Lane (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. John Williams Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wardalls Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Casella Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Alpine Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Crane Mead (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. White Post Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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