Crime Rate in Rushey Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushey Green

The total recorded crimes in Rushey Green, Lewisham, UK in March 2025 are around 279 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushey Green crime rate of 2.42 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (18.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
Rushey Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 27
  • Engleheart Road with total crimes: 19
  • Rushey Green with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rushey Green has recorded 279 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lewisham)CrimesRank (Lewisham)CrimesRank (Lewisham)
Brockley247 21,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central210 41,653 22,304 5
Deptford236 31,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale210 51,599 52,661 4
Blackheath178 61,231 62,180 6
Downham147 81,128 82,111 7
Hither Green143 101,155 72,051 8
Sydenham154 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South127 131,096 91,805 10
Ladywell144 9862 111,271 17
Bellingham117 15825 141,628 11
Grove Park139 11759 171,232 18
Telegraph Hill87 19828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate119 14841 121,424 15
Crofton Park129 12802 151,436 13
Forest Hill107 17785 161,435 14
Lee Green102 18746 181,412 16
Evelyn113 16582 191,181 19

Rushey Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (60 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 710 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202582
February 202569
January 202572
December 202486
November 202478
October 202486
September 202492
August 202455
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 202484

A total of 484 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202540
January 202546
December 202443
November 202443
October 202465
September 202446
August 202477
April 202460

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
January 202516
December 202413
November 202435
October 202427
September 202415
August 20248
April 202417

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 20258
January 202514
December 202410
November 202414
October 202410
September 202414
August 20247
April 202424

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202526
December 202420
November 202413
October 202420
September 202415
August 202416
May 20244
April 202417

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 202412
August 20244
April 202417

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Rushey Green in March 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Drugs2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
2. Engleheart Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences18
Drugs1
3. Rushey Green (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Burglary2
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
8. Fordyce Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
9. Winterstoke Road (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Renshaw Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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