Crime Rates at Catford Hill, London, SE6 4NU

Catford Hill area has the 5th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bellingham , and the 38th 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 Catford Hill (SE6 4NU) in the last 12 months was 404.3 per 1,000 residents and was 145.2% higher than the Bellingham average (164.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 46 (≈ 163.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -24.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 224.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Catford Hill (SE6 4NU), the main crime hotspot is near Catford Bridge. Police recorded 105 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.