Borough and Bankside vs Lewisham Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Borough and Bankside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Lewisham Central Metropolitan Police Service

      Borough and Bankside vs Lewisham Central Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Borough and Bankside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      29,192 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Lewisham Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,626 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Borough and Bankside
      B Lewisham Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      29,192
      10,626
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      29,766
      11,040
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Borough and Bankside
      B Lewisham Central
      Violent Crime
      4,591 ↑6%
      3,166 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,974 ↑3%
      2,013 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      5,142 ↑5%
      826 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      423 ↓3%
      592 ↓12%
      Burglary
      1,148 ↓1%
      422 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      836 ↓12%
      536 ↓1%
      Drugs
      933 ↑1%
      591 ↑36%
      Public Order
      1,283 ↓7%
      752 ↑3%
      Robbery
      1,183 ↑0%
      231 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      1,956 ↓5%
      781 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      6,778 ↓11%
      417 ↓49%
      Bicycle Theft
      647 ↓12%
      102 ↓53%
      Possession of Weapons
      118 ↑5%
      77 ↑83%
      Other Crime
      180 ↓6%
      120 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Borough and Bankside safer than Lewisham Central?

      Borough and Bankside has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 29,192 crimes in the last 12 months. Lewisham Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 10,626 crimes. Borough and Bankside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Borough and Bankside vs Lewisham Central?

      Borough and Bankside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lewisham Central shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Borough and Bankside and Lewisham Central?

      In Borough and Bankside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Theft from Person (6,778 incidents). In Lewisham Central, it is Violent Crime (3,166 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Borough and Bankside and Lewisham Central?

      Borough and Bankside recorded 3,974 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lewisham Central recorded 2,013. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Borough and Bankside vs Lewisham Central?

      Violent crime in Borough and Bankside totalled 4,591 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,166 in Lewisham Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Borough and Bankside and Lewisham Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Borough and Bankside recorded 29,766 crimes (now 29,192, a change of -1.9%). Lewisham Central recorded 11,040 crimes previously (now 10,626, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Borough and Bankside and Lewisham Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Borough and Bankside has a resolution rate of 42.9% and Lewisham Central has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Borough and Bankside and Lewisham Central?

      Borough and Bankside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Lewisham Central is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Borough and Bankside and Lewisham Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Borough and Bankside or Lewisham Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Borough and Bankside and Lewisham Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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