Crime Rate in Perry Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Perry Vale

The total recorded crimes in Perry Vale, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Perry Vale crime rate of 2.37 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 Perry Vale, encompassing approximately 96,551 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
Perry Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Green with total crimes: 51
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27

How safe is Perry Vale?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Perry Vale reported a higher crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 1,599 crimes compared to 1,115. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Perry Vale witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Perry Vale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewisham average, with 2,661 crimes compared to 1,934. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Perry Vale witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Perry Vale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Perry Vale has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 5th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Perry Vale crimes were 1,599. The crime rate of Perry Vale in 2024 was 16.56 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Perry Vale were around 2,661 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.56 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Perry Vale)CrimesRank (Perry Vale)CrimesRank (Perry Vale)
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
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
Lee Green136 12746 181,412 16
Crofton Park104 18802 151,436 13
Forest Hill104 17785 161,435 14
Grove Park117 15759 171,232 18

Perry Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (70 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 473 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202538
March 202549
February 202554
January 202558
December 202433
November 202450
October 202428
September 202449
August 202470

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202515
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 202413
October 202411
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20258
March 20258
February 202512
January 20256
December 202432
November 202410
October 202415
September 202421
August 20247

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 202411
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 209 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202523
March 202510
February 202516
January 202536
December 202426
November 202421
October 202419
September 202433
August 20245

A total of 572 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202550
March 202553
February 202552
January 202550
December 202465
November 202465
October 202472
September 202462
August 202445

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202524
February 202522
January 202510
December 202411
November 202422
October 20249
September 202417
August 20242

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202539
March 202512
February 202542
January 202510
December 202427
November 202430
October 202440
September 202427
August 20249

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 202513
December 20246
November 20244
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202512
February 202521
January 202514
December 202414
November 202410
October 202412
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202522
March 202510
February 202527
January 202511
December 20248
November 202414
October 202417
September 202412
August 202414

High Crime Locations Perry Vale in May 2025

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

1. Bell Green (Map)
Total51
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences9
Theft from the person6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting12
Robbery9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting9
Other theft6
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Stanstead Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
5. Kirtley Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Acorn Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Mayow Road (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Perry Vale (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stanstead Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
10. Broxted Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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