Crime Rate in Rushey Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushey Green

The total recorded crimes in Rushey Green, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 293 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushey Green crime rate of 2.54 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 Rushey Green, encompassing approximately 115,298 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (26.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
Rushey Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Rushey Green with total crimes: 10

How safe is Rushey Green?

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

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Rushey Green reported a higher crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 2,002 crimes compared to 1,115. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rushey Green witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Rushey Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewisham average, with 3,346 crimes compared to 1,934. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rushey Green witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rushey Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rushey Green has recorded 293 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Rushey Green crimes were 2,002. The crime rate of Rushey Green in 2024 was 17.36 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rushey Green were around 3,346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.02 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

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

Rushey Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (70 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (77 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 807 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 202580
March 202582
February 202569
January 202572
December 202486
November 202478
October 202486
September 202492
August 202455
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 173 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202514
February 202518
January 202516
December 202413
November 202435
October 202427
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 202521
February 202524
January 202516
December 202417
November 202414
October 202426
September 202415
August 202411
July 20241

A total of 542 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202548
March 202564
February 202540
January 202546
December 202443
November 202443
October 202465
September 202446
August 202477

A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20259
March 202513
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 202423
October 202413
September 202423
August 202410
July 20242

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202525
March 202518
February 202515
January 202520
December 202418
November 202412
October 202410
September 202417
August 20247

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202521
March 202512
February 202512
January 202526
December 202420
November 202413
October 202420
September 202415
August 202416
May 20244

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202522
February 20258
January 202514
December 202410
November 202414
October 202410
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 20259
February 202515
January 202517
December 202419
November 202475
October 202412
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
May 20243

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
January 20254
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202521
March 202511
February 202515
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414
October 202417
September 202421
August 20244

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 202412
August 20244

High Crime Locations Rushey Green in May 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total29
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Rushey Green (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Theft from the person1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
7. Catford Bridge (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Plassy Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Fordyce Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Davenport Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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