Crime Rate in Lee Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lee Green

The total recorded crimes in Lee Green, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lee Green crime rate of 2.10 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Lee Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stoneycroft Close with total crimes: 10
  • Taunton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Lee Green has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lee Green)CrimesRank (Lee Green)CrimesRank (Lee 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
Hither Green170 81,155 72,051 8
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
Crofton Park104 18802 151,436 13
Forest Hill104 17785 161,435 14
Grove Park117 15759 171,232 18

Lee Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202531
March 202522
February 202528
January 202522
December 202429
November 202418
October 202419
September 202426
August 202425
July 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 11 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

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Lee Green in May 2025

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

1. Stoneycroft Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Taunton Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
4. Manor Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Wantage Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
6. Hither Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Leahurst Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wolfram Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wisteria Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Manor Park (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1

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