Crime Rate in Crofton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crofton Park

The total recorded crimes in Crofton Park, Lewisham, UK in March 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crofton Park crime rate of 1.69 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
Crofton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaumaris Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Beadnell Road with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Crofton Park has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 1.69 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewisham)CrimesRank (Lewisham)CrimesRank (Lewisham)
Rushey Green279 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley247 21,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central210 41,653 22,304 5
Deptford236 31,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale210 51,599 52,661 4
Blackheath178 61,231 62,180 6
Downham147 81,128 82,111 7
Hither Green143 101,155 72,051 8
Sydenham154 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South127 131,096 91,805 10
Ladywell144 9862 111,271 17
Bellingham117 15825 141,628 11
Grove Park139 11759 171,232 18
Telegraph Hill87 19828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate119 14841 121,424 15
Forest Hill107 17785 161,435 14
Lee Green102 18746 181,412 16
Evelyn113 16582 191,181 19

Crofton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249
April 202410

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 20245
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247
May 20242
April 202415

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202527
January 202525
December 202424
November 202443
October 202430
September 202431
August 202418
April 202426

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
April 20248

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 202514
December 20244
November 20244
October 202431
September 20248
August 202410
April 20246

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Crofton Park in March 2025

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

1. Beaumaris Mews (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
3. Beadnell Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grove Close (Map)
Total8
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Ewart Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ravensbourne Park (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Crofton Park Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stillness Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ackroyd Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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