Crime Rate in Hither Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hither Green

The total recorded crimes in Hither Green, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hither Green crime rate of 1.63 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 Hither Green, encompassing approximately 104,436 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
Hither Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hither Green Lane with total crimes: 13
  • St Mildreds Road with total crimes: 9
  • Haddington Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hither Green?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Hither Green reported a higher crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 1,155 crimes compared to 1,115. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hither Green witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Hither Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewisham average, with 2,051 crimes compared to 1,934. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hither Green witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewisham, Hither Green has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hither Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hither Green has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 8th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Hither Green crimes were 1,155. The crime rate of Hither Green in 2024 was 11.06 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hither Green were around 2,051 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.64 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hither Green)CrimesRank (Hither Green)CrimesRank (Hither Green)
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
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
Crofton Park104 18802 151,436 13
Forest Hill104 17785 161,435 14
Grove Park117 15759 171,232 18

Hither Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202525
March 202534
February 202526
January 202538
December 202424
November 202427
October 202437
September 202431
August 202462

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 202513
January 202511
December 20249
November 20248
October 202417
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202519
March 202519
February 202513
January 202522
December 202420
November 202413
October 202418
September 202415
August 20246

A total of 548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202556
March 202545
February 202559
January 202557
December 202461
November 202438
October 202448
September 202449
August 202458
May 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 202418
November 202410
October 202412
September 202415
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
September 20242

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20249
November 202413
October 202413
September 202414
August 20245
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hither Green in May 2025

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

1. Hither Green Lane (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order2
2. St Mildreds Road (Map)
Total9
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Haddington Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Crutchley Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Harvard Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Castillon Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Waters Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Further Green Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
9. Wellmeadow Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Merbury Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

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