Crime in Blackheath, Lewisham: statistics, rates and trends
3,076 crimes were recorded in Blackheath, Lewisham in the 12 months to July 2026, 182.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blackheath, Lewisham at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackheath, Lewisham
- Types of crime in Blackheath, Lewisham
- Blackheath, Lewisham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackheath, Lewisham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackheath, Lewisham
- Population and deprivation in Blackheath, Lewisham
- Questions about crime in Blackheath, Lewisham
- About this data
3,076 crimes were recorded in Blackheath, Lewisham in the 12 months to July 2026, 182.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 758 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blackheath, Lewisham has the 257th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blackheath, Lewisham | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,076 | 36,975 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 182.3 | 122.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,869 | 301,255 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blackheath, Lewisham was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,076 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,758). Over the whole period it rose 69%, 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 | 3,076 | 182.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,380 | 141.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,363 | 140.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,239 | 132.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,758 | 104.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,979 | 117.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,130 | 126.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,995 | 118.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,818 | 107.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 295 |
| June 2026 | 336 |
| May 2026 | 340 |
| April 2026 | 276 |
| March 2026 | 244 |
| February 2026 | 241 |
| January 2026 | 238 |
| December 2025 | 257 |
| November 2025 | 229 |
| October 2025 | 216 |
| September 2025 | 197 |
| August 2025 | 207 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackheath, 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+245%) and public order (+30%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-43%) and theft from the person (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 758 | 44.9 | 5.42 | +245% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 730 | 43.3 | 1.26 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 515 | 30.5 | 1.99 | -2% |
| Public order | 262 | 15.5 | 2.34 | +30% |
| Other theft | 170 | 10.1 | 1.58 | +25% |
| Drugs | 145 | 8.6 | 2.63 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 118 | 7.0 | 1.42 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 6.5 | 0.95 | -8% |
| Burglary | 95 | 5.6 | 1.59 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 58 | 3.4 | 2.04 | -40% |
| Robbery | 47 | 2.8 | 2.06 | +15% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.7 | 0.81 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.4 | 1.40 | +283% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.0 | 1.22 | -43% |
Shoplifting in Blackheath, Lewisham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 758 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 245% on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Blackheath, Lewisham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 730 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blackheath, Lewisham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 515 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blackheath, Lewisham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blackheath, Lewisham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blackheath, Lewisham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blackheath, Lewisham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blackheath, Lewisham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blackheath, Lewisham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blackheath, Lewisham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blackheath, Lewisham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blackheath, Lewisham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 29 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blackheath, Lewisham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 283% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blackheath, Lewisham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blackheath, Lewisham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackheath, Lewisham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackheath, Lewisham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisham Central | 2,718 | 264.2 | +45% |
| Lee Green | 1,243 | 84.6 | -54% |
| Ladywell | 1,635 | 139.8 | -23% |
| Brockley | 2,379 | 110.8 | -39% |
| Hither Green | 1,986 | 99.5 | -45% |
| Rushey Green | 3,795 | 185.1 | +1% |
| Deptford | 2,652 | 184.5 | +1% |
| Telegraph Hill | 1,315 | 81.1 | -56% |
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 Blackheath, Lewisham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 453 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 391 |
| On or near Eastdown Park | 249 |
| On or near Granville Grove | 207 |
| On or near B212 | 158 |
| On or near Myron Place | 130 |
| On or near Lee High Road | 102 |
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Bankwell Road | 47 |
| On or near Marischal Road | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackheath, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,009 | 32.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 526 | 17.1% |
| Not recorded | 515 | 16.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 407 | 13.2% |
| Under investigation | 342 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 132 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 65 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.1% |
Blackheath, Lewisham has an estimated population of 16,869. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackheath, Lewisham sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blackheath, Lewisham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.4% |
| Social rented homes | 28.3% |
| Private rented homes | 31.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Blackheath, Lewisham a safe place to live?
Blackheath, Lewisham recorded 182.3 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 Blackheath, Lewisham?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 758 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (730).
Is crime in Blackheath, Lewisham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackheath, Lewisham was up 29% on the year before: 3,076 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,380 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blackheath, Lewisham?
Blackheath, 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 Blackheath, Lewisham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.