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Crime in Catford

Catford had 5,844 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 150.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 21 Lewisham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle Lewisham area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

SE6, Lewisham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Catford

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150.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 21Lewisham rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1766 in 3 months

Month by month

1723 Mar 1788 Apr 2036 May 1969 Jun 2123 Jul 1752 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Catford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,76630%
anti-social behaviour1,14720%
shoplifting70112%
vehicle crime4668%
theft3847%
public order3776%
drugs2895%
burglary2314%

Catford against Lewisham

TypeCatford per 1,000Middle Lewisham areaChange
Violence45.437.5▲ 5%
Burglary5.95.7▲ 26%
Vehicle crime1212▲ 37%
Anti-social behaviour29.528.7▲ 15%
Theft and robbery18.715.3▲ 10%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ladywell208.2▼ 1%
Catford150.3▲ 5%
Hither Green148.8▲ 7%
Bellingham145.4▲ 17%
Catford South106.7▲ 4%
Honor Oak101.5▲ 7%
Brockley82.7▲ 5%
See every Lewisham area ranked on the crime in Lewisham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Catford a safe area?

Catford had about 150.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 21 Lewisham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Catford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1766), followed by anti-social behaviour (1147) and shoplifting (701).