Total Crime Rate
119.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lewisham has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 districts in London region and the 56th 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 119.9 per 1,000 residents and was 7.8% lower than the London region average (130.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Lewisham’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10,111 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 249 cases , up 31.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 36.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -32.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13,584 (≈ 45.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 3.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 119.9 per 1,000
| Ward | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK wards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackheath | 187.9 | 67.9 (57%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 2 | Deptford | 169.8 | 49.9 (42%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 3 | Lewisham Central | 166.1 | 46.2 (39%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 4 | Rushey Green | 165.5 | 45.6 (38%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 5 | Bellingham | 164.9 | 45.0 (37%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 6 | Ladywell | 120.5 | 0.6 (0%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 7 | Sydenham | 110.1 | -9.9 (-8%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 8 | Brockley | 109.8 | -10.1 (-8%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 9 | Downham | 106.3 | -13.7 (-11%) | High 8/10 |
| 10 | Catford South | 102.1 | -17.8 (-15%) | High 8/10 |
| 11 | New Cross Gate | 99.1 | -20.8 (-17%) | High 8/10 |
| 12 | Evelyn | 95.2 | -24.7 (-21%) | High 8/10 |
| 13 | Crofton Park | 93.1 | -26.8 (-22%) | High 8/10 |
| 14 | Forest Hill | 92.4 | -27.5 (-23%) | High 8/10 |
| 15 | Grove Park | 92.1 | -27.8 (-23%) | High 8/10 |
| 16 | Hither Green | 89.4 | -30.6 (-25%) | High 8/10 |
| 17 | Lee Green | 88.0 | -31.9 (-27%) | High 7/10 |
| 18 | Telegraph Hill | 82.3 | -37.6 (-31%) | High 7/10 |
| 19 | Perry Vale | 71.5 | -48.5 (-40%) | Typical 6/10 |
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