Crime in Bellingham, Lewisham: statistics, rates and trends
1,599 crimes were recorded in Bellingham, Lewisham in the 12 months to July 2026, 150.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bellingham, Lewisham at a glance
- Crime trends in Bellingham, Lewisham
- Types of crime in Bellingham, Lewisham
- Bellingham, Lewisham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bellingham, Lewisham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bellingham, Lewisham
- Population and deprivation in Bellingham, Lewisham
- Questions about crime in Bellingham, Lewisham
- About this data
1,599 crimes were recorded in Bellingham, Lewisham in the 12 months to July 2026, 150.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 529 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bellingham, Lewisham has the 425th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bellingham, Lewisham | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,599 | 36,975 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 150.8 | 122.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,604 | 301,255 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bellingham, Lewisham was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,680 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (959). Over the whole period it rose 67%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,599 | 150.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,480 | 139.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,479 | 139.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,680 | 158.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,256 | 118.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,302 | 122.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,403 | 132.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,212 | 114.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 959 | 90.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 161 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 150 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 106 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 144 |
| October 2025 | 146 |
| September 2025 | 136 |
| August 2025 | 138 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bellingham, Lewisham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+236%) and robbery (+70%). The largest falls were in drugs (-31%) and vehicle crime (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 529 | 49.9 | 1.46 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 283 | 26.7 | 1.74 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 141 | 13.3 | 1.60 | +236% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 12.6 | 2.57 | -28% |
| Public order | 106 | 10.0 | 1.50 | +15% |
| Other theft | 88 | 8.3 | 1.30 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 7.9 | 1.17 | +0% |
| Drugs | 70 | 6.6 | 2.02 | -31% |
| Robbery | 46 | 4.3 | 3.21 | +70% |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.1 | 1.17 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 2.7 | 1.62 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 2.0 | 2.04 | +91% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.7 | 0.80 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.69 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bellingham, Lewisham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bellingham, Lewisham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bellingham, Lewisham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 236% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bellingham, Lewisham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bellingham, Lewisham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bellingham, Lewisham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bellingham, Lewisham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bellingham, Lewisham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bellingham, Lewisham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bellingham, Lewisham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bellingham, Lewisham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bellingham, Lewisham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bellingham, Lewisham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bellingham, Lewisham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bellingham, Lewisham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bellingham, Lewisham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bellingham, Lewisham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catford South | 2,134 | 122.9 | -19% |
| Perry Vale | 1,761 | 91.3 | -39% |
| Rushey Green | 3,795 | 185.1 | +23% |
| Sydenham | 1,853 | 113.5 | -25% |
| Downham | 1,981 | 103.1 | -32% |
| Hither Green | 1,986 | 99.5 | -34% |
| Crofton Park | 1,370 | 89.1 | -41% |
| Forest Hill | 1,288 | 84.9 | -44% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bellingham, Lewisham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 239 |
| On or near Oslac Road | 81 |
| On or near Dunfield Road | 66 |
| On or near Otterden Street | 61 |
| On or near Marton Close | 54 |
| On or near Worsley Bridge Road | 52 |
| On or near Playgreen Way | 51 |
| On or near Arnulf Street | 49 |
| On or near Winchfield Road | 43 |
| On or near Stanton Way | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bellingham, Lewisham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 476 | 29.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 425 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 283 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 119 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Bellingham, Lewisham has an estimated population of 10,604. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bellingham, Lewisham sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bellingham, Lewisham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.4% |
| Social rented homes | 46.8% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.4% |
Is Bellingham, Lewisham a safe place to live?
Bellingham, Lewisham recorded 150.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bellingham, Lewisham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (283).
Is crime in Bellingham, Lewisham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bellingham, Lewisham was up 8% on the year before: 1,599 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,480 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bellingham, Lewisham?
Bellingham, Lewisham is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bellingham, Lewisham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.