WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Catford South, Lewisham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Catford South, localized within Lewisham.

Total Crimes

178
trending_down -13.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

104.9per 1k
trending_up +1.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

17,264

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences46
Shoplifting45
Anti-social Behaviour36
Other Theft14
Vehicle Crime10
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Burglary6
Drug Offences5
Weapons Possession2
Theft from Person2
Public Order2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Oldstead Road Map
Shoplifting: 23
23
On or near Hazelbank Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 16
16
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 15Other crime: 1
16
On or near Franthorne Way Map
Other theft: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3Theft from the person: 1
7
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 3
7
On or near Sambruck Mews Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Ardoch Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2
5
On or near Aitken Road Map
Shoplifting: 3Drugs: 1
4
On or near Arngask Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Cotton Hill Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Theft from the person: 1
4

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Safety comparison within Lewisham district.

Local Rank

#12safest in Lewisham

National Safety

Top 15%Riskiest

City Average

110.4per 1k

Local Policing

Rushey Green

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Local Priorities

The reduction of violent offences in open spaces.
Location: Catford Broadway.

Issued: 9 May 2026

Status Update

- licencing visits to ensure alcohol is being sold responsible.
- high visibility patrols during peak days/hours.
- The implementation of ASB legislation, focused around violence prevention.

Actioned: 9 Aug 2025

The reduction of drug related ASB.
Location: Ringstead Road and Rushey Green.

Issued: 9 May 2026

Status Update

- Working with partners to provide support for drug users.
- Increased patrols to provide a deterrence around problematic locations.
- Issuing Community Protection Warnings/Notices to persistent drug related ASB offenders.
- Collaborative working, to help reduce drug supply offences.

Actioned: 9 Aug 2026

Drug related retail offences.
Location: Winslade Way and Rushey Green.

Issued: 9 May 2026

Status Update

- Uniformed patrols within retail venues, to prevent theft offences.
- Plain clothed operations within high theft retail locations, to identify and prosecute serial offenders.
- Drug diversion work with partners.

Actioned: 9 Aug 2026

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