Crime Rate in Forest Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest Hill

The total recorded crimes in Forest Hill, Lewisham, UK in March 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Hill crime rate of 1.50 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 Forest Hill, encompassing approximately 71,106 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Forest Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dartmouth Place with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Forest Hill?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Forest Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 785 crimes compared to 1115.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Forest Hill recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Forest Hill had fewer crimes than the Lewisham average, with 1,435 crimes compared to 1,934. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Forest Hill recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Forest Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Forest Hill has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 ranking 17th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Forest Hill crimes were 785. The crime rate of Forest Hill in 2024 was 11.04 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest Hill were around 1,435 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.18 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 14 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
Crofton Park129 12802 151,436 13
Lee Green102 18746 181,412 16
Evelyn113 16582 191,181 19

Forest Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 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 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 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 (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Robbery dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 202413
November 202412
October 202418
September 20249
August 20248
April 202422

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202542
January 202527
December 202427
November 202435
October 202436
September 202431
August 202418
May 20241
April 202424

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202534
January 202528
December 202421
November 202419
October 202429
September 202425
August 202421
April 202435

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20241
August 20241
April 20249

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20251
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249
April 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
April 20245

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 202417
November 20249
October 202415
September 20248
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Forest Hill in March 2025

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

1. Dartmouth Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Willow Way (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kirkdale (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
7. Longfield Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Suncroft Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Redberry Grove (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Havelock Walk (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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