Crime in Evelyn: statistics, rates and trends
1,484 crimes were recorded in Evelyn in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (377), anti-social behaviour (295) and theft from the person (141) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,107th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Evelyn | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,484 | 36,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.7 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,040 | 301,255 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Evelyn peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,545 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,108). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,484 | 105.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,383 | 98.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,150 | 81.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,280 | 91.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,184 | 84.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,545 | 110.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,401 | 99.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,108 | 78.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,113 | 79.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 133 |
| July 2026 | 129 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 140 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 146 |
| February 2026 | 128 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 131 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
Compared with England and Wales, Evelyn recorded notably more theft from the person (6.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.0 times the national rate) and robbery (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (79% below) and public order (24% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 281 to 377 and burglary rose from 79 to 105, while criminal damage and arson fell from 50 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 93 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 377 | 26.9 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 295 | 21.0 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 141 | 10.0 | 1.7 | +32% |
| Other theft | 117 | 8.3 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 115 | 8.2 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Burglary | 105 | 7.5 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Public order | 71 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Drugs | 69 | 4.9 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Robbery | 57 | 4.1 | 1.4 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 2.5 | 0.8 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 1.4 | 6.7 | -60% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Evelyn; the highest is Lewisham Central (262.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Telegraph Hill (78.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Evelyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford | 2,616 | 182.0 | +72% |
| New Cross Gate | 1,369 | 111.4 | +5% |
| Brockley | 2,347 | 109.3 | +3% |
| Telegraph Hill | 1,276 | 78.6 | -26% |
| Lewisham Central | 2,699 | 262.4 | +148% |
| Ladywell | 1,642 | 140.4 | +33% |
| Blackheath | 3,142 | 186.3 | +76% |
| Crofton Park | 1,373 | 89.3 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Evelyn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Evelyn Street” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Evelyn Street | 96 |
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Trundley'S Road | 73 |
| On or near Grinstead Road | 57 |
| On or near Oxestalls Road | 56 |
| On or near Bestwood Street | 54 |
| On or near Sayes Court Street | 47 |
| On or near Clayton Drive | 46 |
| On or near Longshore | 45 |
| On or near Pell Street | 45 |
Of the 1,189 crimes in Evelyn with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 295 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 644 | 54.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 320 | 26.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Evelyn has an estimated population of 14,040 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (63%, against 23%), more social housing (40%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.7%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Evelyn average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Evelyn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 63.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Evelyn a safe place to live?
Evelyn recorded 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,107th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Evelyn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 377 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (295).
Is crime in Evelyn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Evelyn was up 7% on the year before: 1,484 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,383 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Evelyn?
About 14,040 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Evelyn?
Evelyn is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.