Crime in Ladywell: statistics, rates and trends
1,635 crimes were recorded in Ladywell in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ladywell at a glance
- Crime trends in Ladywell
- Types of crime in Ladywell
- Ladywell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ladywell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ladywell
- Population and deprivation in Ladywell
- Questions about crime in Ladywell
- About this data
1,635 crimes were recorded in Ladywell in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 724 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ladywell has the 534th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ladywell | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,635 | 36,975 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.8 | 122.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,692 | 301,255 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ladywell was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,635 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,197). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 1,635 | 139.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,590 | 136.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,418 | 121.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,197 | 102.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,437 | 122.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,483 | 126.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,611 | 137.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,428 | 122.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,545 | 132.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 131 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ladywell 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+52%) and vehicle crime (+35%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-50%) and theft from the person (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 724 | 61.9 | 1.81 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 238 | 20.4 | 1.33 | -6% |
| Other theft | 136 | 11.6 | 1.82 | -4% |
| Public order | 122 | 10.4 | 1.57 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 8.6 | 1.74 | +35% |
| Burglary | 67 | 5.7 | 1.62 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.0 | 0.73 | -50% |
| Drugs | 52 | 4.4 | 1.36 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 4.3 | 2.53 | -22% |
| Robbery | 36 | 3.1 | 2.28 | +20% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.2 | 1.45 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.88 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.9 | 0.10 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ladywell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ladywell recorded 724 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ladywell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ladywell recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ladywell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ladywell recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ladywell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ladywell recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ladywell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ladywell recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ladywell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ladywell recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ladywell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ladywell recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ladywell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ladywell recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ladywell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ladywell recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ladywell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ladywell recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ladywell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ladywell recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ladywell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ladywell recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ladywell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ladywell recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ladywell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ladywell recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ladywell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ladywell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ladywell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisham Central | 2,718 | 264.2 | +89% |
| Brockley | 2,379 | 110.8 | -21% |
| Rushey Green | 3,795 | 185.1 | +32% |
| Blackheath | 3,076 | 182.3 | +30% |
| Crofton Park | 1,370 | 89.1 | -36% |
| Telegraph Hill | 1,315 | 81.1 | -42% |
| Lee Green | 1,243 | 84.6 | -39% |
| Hither Green | 1,986 | 99.5 | -29% |
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 Ladywell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 659 |
| On or near Bertrand Street | 34 |
| On or near Campshill Place | 33 |
| On or near Claybank Grove | 33 |
| On or near Elswick Road | 31 |
| On or near Ladywell Road | 31 |
| On or near Mercy Terrace | 31 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Square | 30 |
| On or near Lion Close | 29 |
| On or near Foxborough Gardens | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ladywell 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 | 535 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 499 | 30.5% |
| Not recorded | 238 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 169 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
Ladywell has an estimated population of 11,692. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ladywell sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ladywell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% |
| Social rented homes | 27.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Ladywell a safe place to live?
Ladywell recorded 139.8 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 Ladywell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 724 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (238).
Is crime in Ladywell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ladywell was up 3% on the year before: 1,635 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,590 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ladywell?
Ladywell 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 Ladywell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.