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- Crime Data · London
Lewisham Leads South East London in Violence Rates
Lewisham has recorded the highest rate of violence against the person in south-east London, with 36.2 offences per 1,000 people in the year ending September 2026. Across the capital, such offences rose by 7.6 per cent.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Policing · London
Helicopters and Police Dogs Deployed in South-East London
Police helicopters and dogs were deployed in south-east London, specifically around Bellegrove Road in Welling. The incident drew a considerable response from emergency services.
London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 75 - Crime Data · London
Six SE London Businesses Fined £325,000 for Illegal Workers
Six businesses across south-east London have been fined a total of £325,000 for employing staff who did not have the right to work in the UK. The penalties were issued between January 1 and March 31, with one company receiving a £90,000 fine.
London2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 75 · Hype 20 
Policing · London400 police deployed for Millwall v West Ham amid fan violence fears
The Metropolitan Police is deploying 400 officers for the Millwall v West Ham football match in south east London, a substantial rise from usual numbers. A Section 35 dispersal order will allow officers to remove individuals causing disorder, and the Sporting Events Act 1985 is in force.
London2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Crime Data · Lewisham70 Volkswagen badges stolen in four-day south-east London crime spree
Around 70 Volkswagen vehicles had badges and radar sensors stolen in Lewisham, Catford, Forest Hill and nearby areas between 15 and 19 July. Police confirmed the investigation is ongoing and asked residents to report any further incidents or information.
Lewisham4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 85 · Hype 35
Policing · LewishamTwo arrested after Catford robbery and knife discarded on Rushey Green
Met Police arrested two suspects in their 40s after a robbery on Rushey Green, Catford. A man discarded a knife during a foot chase. Both face charges for robbery, offensive weapon possession, and drugs. The incident occurred on 1 August 2026.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50