Crime Rate in Lee Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lee Green

The total recorded crimes in Lee Green, Lewisham, UK in July 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lee Green crime rate of 1.73 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 Lee Green, encompassing approximately 64,811 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Lee Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Chiltonian Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Hither Green with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lee Green?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Lee Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 746 crimes compared to 1115.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lee Green recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Lee Green had fewer crimes than the Lewisham average, with 1,412 crimes compared to 1,934. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lee Green recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lee Green Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lee Green has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 1.73 ranking 18th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Lee Green crimes were 746. The crime rate of Lee Green in 2024 was 11.51 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lee Green were around 1,412 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.79 (year) or 1.82 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lee Green)CrimesRank (Lee Green)CrimesRank (Lee Green)
Rushey Green351 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley273 31,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central221 61,653 22,304 5
Blackheath277 21,231 62,180 6
Deptford228 51,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale250 41,599 52,661 4
Downham166 81,128 82,111 7
Hither Green159 91,155 72,051 8
Sydenham190 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South145 101,096 91,805 10
Bellingham140 12825 141,628 11
Ladywell140 13862 111,271 17
Evelyn141 11582 191,181 19
Telegraph Hill123 16828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate96 19841 121,424 15
Crofton Park125 15802 151,436 13
Forest Hill133 14785 161,435 14
Grove Park120 17759 171,232 18

Lee Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 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 (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202531
May 202536
April 202531
March 202522
February 202528
January 202522
December 202429
November 202418
October 202419
September 202426
August 202425

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202532
May 202538
April 202530
March 202533
February 202514
January 202525
December 202412
November 202417
October 202420
September 202425
August 202448

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 20244
October 20249
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202513
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
August 20248

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
February 202512
January 20255
December 202410
November 202411
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202512
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 202514
December 20249
November 202413
October 202410
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 202519
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Lee Green in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Chiltonian Mews (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hither Green (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Woodville Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Osberton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rose Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Wisteria Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Wildwood Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
10. Milborough Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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