A few important facts

Crime Rates in Lewisham, borough

Crime Rate

84.7

Low 4/10

Last updated: 06.11.2024

Annual total crime rate in Lewisham, (borough) is 84.7 crimes per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 4 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other boroughs/local authority districts in England and Wales.

Crime rates in Lewisham (borough) by type

Violence and sexual offences 23.8 3/10

Anti-social behaviour 15.8 6/10

Vehicle crime 7.35 7/10

Other theft 7.21 5/10

Shoplifting 5.31 3/10

Public order 5.18 4/10

Burglary 4.57 6/10

Criminal damage and arson 4.28 2/10

Theft from the person 3.56 5/10

Drugs 2.99 6/10

Robbery 2.37 6/10

Bicycle theft 1.07 5/10

Other crime 0.719 1/10

Possession of weapons 0.489 3/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Oct 2023 - Sept 2024

Above are annual crime rates in Lewisham (borough) by crime type.

The figures in black represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Lewisham (borough).

The figures in grey indicate the relative ratings of Lewisham (borough) for a specific crime type compared to other boroughs/local authority districts in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

Looking for postcode-level results?

Enter a postcode or street name in the search bar

Historical crime rates in Lewisham (borough) and London (region)

Number of crimes per 1000 resident population

Lewisham
borough
London
region

Data source: data.police.uk

Crime rate ratings in Lewisham (borough)

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

Horizontal: area ratings based on annual total crime rate per 1000 resident population.

Vertical: number of areas

Data source: data.police.uk

Annual total crime rates in local authority districts of Lewisham (borough)

Ward name	Crime Rate
1. Perry Vale	56.9 low
2. Evelyn	58 low
3. Crofton Park	59.1 low
4. Telegraph Hill	59.5 low
5. Grove Park	59.9 low
6. Forest Hill	64.3 low
7. Lee Green	65.3 low
8. Downham	76 low
9. Hither Green	76.2 low
10. Sydenham	76.2 low
11. Brockley	79.2 low
12. Catford South	82.7 low
13. New Cross Gate	86.9 low
14. Blackheath	92.9 low
15. Ladywell	102 low
16. Bellingham	111 low
17. Rushey Green	130 medium
18. Deptford	139 medium
19. Lewisham Central	195 medium

*annual total crimes per 1000 resident population

Explore crime in nearby boroughs/local authority districts

Data source: data.police.uk

Oct 2023 - Sept 2024

Explore more

Overview
Affluence
Demographics
Noise
Transport
Amenities
Schools
Environment
Reviews