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Crime in Ladywell

Ladywell had 1,199 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 208.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 21 Lewisham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 60% above the middle Lewisham area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

SE13, Lewisham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ladywell

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208.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 21Lewisham rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common407 in 3 months

Month by month

417 Mar 380 Apr 420 May 425 Jun 408 Jul 366 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ladywell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence40734%
anti-social behaviour18515%
shoplifting1018%
theft958%
public order928%
vehicle crime897%
burglary514%
theft from the person464%

Ladywell against Lewisham

TypeLadywell per 1,000Middle Lewisham areaChange
Violence70.737.5▼ 6%
Burglary8.95.7▲ 38%
Vehicle crime15.512▲ 71%
Anti-social behaviour32.128.7▲ 16%
Theft and robbery35.915.3▲ 4%

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%
Lewisham153.2▲ 9%
Catford150.3▲ 5%
Hither Green148.8▲ 7%
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 Ladywell a safe area?

Ladywell had about 208.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 21 Lewisham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ladywell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (407), followed by anti-social behaviour (185) and shoplifting (101).