WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in new cross gate, lewisham

Comprehensive safety analysis for new cross gate, localized within lewisham.

Total Crimes

99
trending_down -24.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

108.82per 1k
trending_down -0.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,071

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences35
Anti-social Behaviour24
Other Theft9
Burglary6
Vehicle Crime5
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Drug Offences4
Public Order3
Theft from Person3
Other Crime2
Robbery2
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Batavia Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
6
On or near John Williams Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Hatfield Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Robbery: 1Public order: 1
5
On or near Hatcham Park Mews Map
Burglary: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
5
On or near Lovelinch Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Sharratt Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Pump Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Brocklehurst Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Water Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Rollins Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within lewisham district.

Local Rank

#13safest in lewisham

National Safety

Top 19%Riskiest

City Average

110.37per 1k

Local Policing

New Cross Gate

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Community engagement was raised as an area that members of community would like to see increased. This will be done through deployments of PCs and PCSOs in the local community, as well as increased engagement events. To continue to raise awareness and encourage reporting all crimes to Police within the community.

Issued: 18 Nov 2025

Status Update

SNT to continue engaging at local events and through the introduction of Met Engage

Actioned: 10 Jan 2026

Tackling ongoing ASB issues across ward working in partnership with the council and other agencies. Concerns from the community that ASB increases seasonally. In response to this officers will be conducting hi-visibility patrols across the ward including, residential streets and open spaces including Eckinton Gardens and environs

Issued: 29 Jun 2025

Status Update

Continued patrols of Eckington Gardens and neighbouring streets

Actioned: 29 Jun 2025

To reduce violent crimes involving robberies and phone snatches across the ward, with a focus on the New Cross commuter corridor and the cycle paths. Delivered through a risk based approach, including through targeted patrols.

Issued: 29 Jun 2025

Status Update

Targeted patrols at key times

Actioned: 29 Jun 2025

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