Crime Rate in Crofton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crofton Park

The total recorded crimes in Crofton Park, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crofton Park crime rate of 1.36 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Crofton Park, encompassing approximately 76,261 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
Crofton Park Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Beaumaris Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Brockley Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Crofton Park?

To understand the safety of Crofton Park, we need to analyze Crofton Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Crofton Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 802 crimes compared to 1115.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crofton Park recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Crofton Park had fewer crimes than the Lewisham average, with 1,436 crimes compared to 1,934. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crofton Park recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewisham, Crofton Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Crofton Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crofton Park has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 1.36 ranking 18th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Crofton Park crimes were 802. The crime rate of Crofton Park in 2024 was 10.52 (year) or 0.88 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crofton Park were around 1,436 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.83 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crofton Park)CrimesRank (Crofton Park)CrimesRank (Crofton Park)
Rushey Green293 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley251 21,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central233 41,653 22,304 5
Deptford246 31,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale229 51,599 52,661 4
Blackheath204 61,231 62,180 6
Downham157 101,128 82,111 7
Hither Green170 81,155 72,051 8
Sydenham170 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South151 111,096 91,805 10
Evelyn159 9582 191,181 19
Bellingham124 14825 141,628 11
Ladywell128 13862 111,271 17
Telegraph Hill108 16828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate102 19841 121,424 15
Lee Green136 12746 181,412 16
Forest Hill104 17785 161,435 14
Grove Park117 15759 171,232 18

Crofton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202523
February 202520
January 202514
December 202413
November 202427
October 202413
September 202422
August 202424

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 20245
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247
May 20242

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202527
March 202529
February 202527
January 202525
December 202424
November 202443
October 202430
September 202431
August 202418

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 202415
November 202423
October 202413
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20258
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202518
February 202515
January 202514
December 20244
November 20244
October 202431
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244

High Crime Locations Crofton Park in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Crofton Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Beaumaris Mews (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
2. Brockley Rise (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Possession of weapons1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Firs Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Garthorne Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
8. Brockley View (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Dalrymple Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Glynde Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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