Crime in Ladywell: statistics, rates and trends
1,642 crimes were recorded in Ladywell in the 12 months to August 2026, 140.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (733), anti-social behaviour (243) and other theft (140) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 529th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ladywell | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,642 | 36,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.4 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,692 | 301,255 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ladywell peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,643 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,204). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,642 | 140.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,602 | 137.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,421 | 121.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,204 | 103.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,429 | 122.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,433 | 122.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,643 | 140.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,468 | 125.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,517 | 129.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 138 |
| July 2026 | 164 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 166 |
| April 2026 | 129 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 142 |
| October 2025 | 152 |
| September 2025 | 121 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ladywell recorded notably more theft from the person (2.5 times the national rate), robbery (2.4 times the national rate) and other theft (86% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (38% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 74 to 104 and robbery rose from 29 to 39, while criminal damage and arson fell from 120 to 49 and theft from the person fell from 63 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 733 | 62.7 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 243 | 20.8 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Other theft | 140 | 12.0 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 124 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 104 | 8.9 | 5.0 | +41% |
| Burglary | 64 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -59% |
| Drugs | 49 | 4.2 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 49 | 4.2 | 1.7 | -22% |
| Robbery | 39 | 3.3 | 1.4 | +34% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ladywell; the highest is Lewisham Central (262.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Telegraph Hill (78.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ladywell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisham Central | 2,699 | 262.4 | +87% |
| Brockley | 2,347 | 109.3 | -22% |
| Rushey Green | 3,824 | 186.5 | +33% |
| Blackheath | 3,142 | 186.3 | +33% |
| Crofton Park | 1,373 | 89.3 | -36% |
| Telegraph Hill | 1,276 | 78.6 | -44% |
| Lee Green | 1,235 | 84.1 | -40% |
| Hither Green | 1,942 | 97.3 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Ladywell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (663).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 663 |
| On or near Claybank Grove | 37 |
| On or near Bertrand Street | 36 |
| On or near Campshill Place | 34 |
| On or near Ladywell Road | 32 |
| On or near Monument Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Adelaide Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Algernon Road | 30 |
| On or near Lion Close | 30 |
| On or near Malyons Terrace | 30 |
Of the 1,399 crimes in Ladywell with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 243 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 547 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 512 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 154 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Ladywell has an estimated population of 11,692 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (45%, against 23%), more social housing (28%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ladywell average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ladywell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 45.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ladywell a safe place to live?
Ladywell recorded 140.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 529th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Ladywell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 733 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (243).
Is crime in Ladywell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ladywell was up 2% on the year before: 1,642 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,602 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ladywell?
About 11,692 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ladywell?
Ladywell 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.