WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Hither Green, Lewisham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hither Green, localized within Lewisham.

Total Crimes

186
trending_up +21.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

88.64per 1k
trending_up +0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

20,148

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences77
Anti-social Behaviour31
Vehicle Crime19
Criminal Damage & Arson16
Burglary12
Public Order11
Other Theft9
Robbery3
Theft from Person2
Shoplifting2
Weapons Possession2
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hither Green Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 15Burglary: 1Public order: 1
17
On or near Excalibur Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 9Criminal damage and arson: 6
15
On or near Castillon Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 10Criminal damage and arson: 2Burglary: 1
14
On or near St Mildreds Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Criminal damage and arson: 1
7
On or near Crutchley Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Burglary: 2
7
On or near Roxley Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Knowles Hill Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Stable Mews Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Highfield Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Further Green Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Possession of weapons: 1
3

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Safety comparison within Lewisham district.

Local Rank

#7safest in Lewisham

National Safety

Top 23%Riskiest

City Average

110.4per 1k

Local Policing

Lewisham Central

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Local Priorities

Reduction in Robbery and theft related incidents around the Lewisham Transport hub - Loampit Vale, Thurston Road and Armoury Road

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

High Visibility Patrols during peak offending periods.
Crime prevention stalls during peak periods
Partnership working with the transport hub and British Transport Police to identify and target offenders

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Target the drug use/supply, and the associated anti social behaviour in and around the Gilmore Road, Bonfield Road and Clarendon Rise.

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

Identify subjects involved in the drug related activity through plain clothes patrols and engagement with the local community.
Collaborative work with partners to provide support for drug users.
Community protection warnings and notices to be considered if appropriate.

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Targeting youth anti social behaviour in around Glassmill Leisure Centre, Cornmill Gardens and Cornmill Lane.

Issued: 25 Feb 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols in the target area.
Engage with youths in the area to promote trust.
Identify subject of the anti social behaviour and consider the use of Community Pretention warnings and notices

Actioned: 10 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN20

Cuppa with a Copper

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4:00 PM — 5:30 PM

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SE13, London

JUL18

Bike Marking at Cornmill Gardens

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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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SE13, London

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