Total Crime Rate
121.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
47.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Lewisham has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 districts in London region and the 47th highest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (London), it has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 districts.
The overall crime rate in Lewisham in the last 12 months was 121.3 per 1,000 residents and was 5.6% lower than the London region average (128.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Lewisham’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10,683 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 318 cases , down -3.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 25.1% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -12.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14,230 (≈ 47.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 3.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 121.3 per 1,000
| Ward | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK wards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackheath | 214.0 | 92.7 (76%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 2 | Rushey Green | 172.9 | 51.7 (43%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 3 | Deptford | 166.5 | 45.2 (37%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 4 | Bellingham | 163.9 | 42.6 (35%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 5 | Lewisham Central | 161.6 | 40.3 (33%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 6 | Ladywell | 119.0 | -2.2 (-2%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 7 | Catford South | 113.4 | -7.9 (-7%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 8 | Evelyn | 108.4 | -12.9 (-11%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 9 | Sydenham | 106.2 | -15.1 (-12%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 10 | Downham | 106.2 | -15.1 (-12%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 11 | Brockley | 103.3 | -17.9 (-15%) | High 8/10 |
| 12 | New Cross Gate | 98.6 | -22.7 (-19%) | High 8/10 |
| 13 | Grove Park | 90.8 | -30.5 (-25%) | High 8/10 |
| 14 | Forest Hill | 87.5 | -33.8 (-28%) | High 8/10 |
| 15 | Hither Green | 87.1 | -34.2 (-28%) | High 8/10 |
| 16 | Crofton Park | 86.3 | -35.0 (-29%) | High 8/10 |
| 17 | Lee Green | 85.2 | -36.0 (-30%) | High 7/10 |
| 18 | Telegraph Hill | 81.0 | -40.2 (-33%) | High 7/10 |
| 19 | Perry Vale | 75.1 | -46.2 (-38%) | High 7/10 |
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