Crime in Catford South, Lewisham
Comprehensive safety analysis for Catford South, localized within Lewisham.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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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