WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Forest Hill Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Forest Hill, localized within Lewisham.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

1.27per 1k

Total Population

71,106

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences27

Anti-social Behaviour21

Other Theft10

Vehicle Crime9

Public Order7

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Theft from Person3

Burglary3

Drug Offences2

Robbery1

Other Crime1

Shoplifting1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Cheseman Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	5
On or near Canonbie Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Supermarket Map	Other theft: 2Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1	4
On or near Parking Area Map	Theft from the person: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2	4
On or near Longfield Crescent Map	Other theft: 3	3
On or near Fransfield Grove Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Greystead Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near King Garth Mews Map	Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Clyde Vale Map	Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1	2
On or near Bird-In-Hand Passage Map	Public order: 2	2