WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Rushey Green, Lewisham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Rushey Green, localized within Lewisham.

Total Crimes

315
trending_up +13.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

173.95per 1k
trending_up +0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

19,018

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences92
Anti-social Behaviour72
Public Order26
Shoplifting25
Other Theft22
Robbery18
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Drug Offences10
Vehicle Crime10
Burglary10
Other Crime7
Weapons Possession6
Theft from Person3
Bicycle Theft2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 20Robbery: 6Public order: 4
30
On or near Catford Broadway Map
Anti-social behaviour: 11Violence and sexual offences: 6Robbery: 4
25
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map
Anti-social behaviour: 11Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 4
24
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 12
12
On or near Catford Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1
10
On or near Rathfern Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9
9
On or near Renshaw Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 2Public order: 2
8
On or near Shopping Area Map
Other theft: 2Public order: 2Other crime: 1
6
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Theft from the person: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Drugs: 2Possession of weapons: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
5

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Safety comparison within Lewisham district.

Local Rank

#18safest in Lewisham

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

City Average

110.4per 1k

Local Policing

Rushey Green

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Local Priorities

The reduction of violent offences in open spaces.
Location: Catford Broadway.

Issued: 9 May 2026

Status Update

- licencing visits to ensure alcohol is being sold responsible.
- high visibility patrols during peak days/hours.
- The implementation of ASB legislation, focused around violence prevention.

Actioned: 9 Aug 2025

The reduction of drug related ASB.
Location: Ringstead Road and Rushey Green.

Issued: 9 May 2026

Status Update

- Working with partners to provide support for drug users.
- Increased patrols to provide a deterrence around problematic locations.
- Issuing Community Protection Warnings/Notices to persistent drug related ASB offenders.
- Collaborative working, to help reduce drug supply offences.

Actioned: 9 Aug 2026

Drug related retail offences.
Location: Winslade Way and Rushey Green.

Issued: 9 May 2026

Status Update

- Uniformed patrols within retail venues, to prevent theft offences.
- Plain clothed operations within high theft retail locations, to identify and prosecute serial offenders.
- Drug diversion work with partners.

Actioned: 9 Aug 2026

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