Crime Rates at Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1XL

Lewisham Way area has the 7th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley , and the 73rd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lewisham Way (SE4 1XL) in the last 12 months was 287.7 per 1,000 residents and was 162.0% higher than the Brockley average (109.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 1000.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 113.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lewisham Way (SE4 1XL), the main crime hotspot is near Tyrwhitt Road. Police recorded 60 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.