Crime in Crofton Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,373 crimes were recorded in Crofton Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crofton Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Crofton Park
- Types of crime in Crofton Park
- Crofton Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crofton Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crofton Park
- Demographics of Crofton Park
- Questions about crime in Crofton Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (379), anti-social behaviour (240) and shoplifting (194) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,520th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Crofton Park | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,373 | 36,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.3 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,374 | 301,255 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crofton Park peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,461 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,130). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,373 | 89.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,404 | 91.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,386 | 90.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,451 | 94.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,461 | 95.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,439 | 93.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,366 | 88.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,307 | 85.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,130 | 73.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 116 |
| July 2026 | 140 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 123 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 134 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crofton Park recorded notably more vehicle crime (92% above the national rate), robbery (62% above the national rate) and shoplifting (49% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (49% below) and public order (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 150 to 194, while criminal damage and arson fell from 83 to 53 and burglary fell from 62 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 379 | 24.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 15.6 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 194 | 12.6 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 147 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 88 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Public order | 73 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Drugs | 50 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Robbery | 34 | 2.2 | 1.4 | +3% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crofton Park; the highest is Lewisham Central (262.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Telegraph Hill (78.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crofton Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushey Green | 3,824 | 186.5 | +109% |
| Perry Vale | 1,740 | 90.2 | +1% |
| Ladywell | 1,642 | 140.4 | +57% |
| Forest Hill | 1,268 | 83.6 | -6% |
| Telegraph Hill | 1,276 | 78.6 | -12% |
| Brockley | 2,347 | 109.3 | +22% |
| Lewisham Central | 2,699 | 262.4 | +194% |
| Catford South | 2,137 | 123.0 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Crofton Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beaumaris Mews” (168).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beaumaris Mews | 168 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Dalrymple Road | 39 |
| On or near Brockley Rise | 38 |
| On or near Beadnell Road | 36 |
| On or near Herschell Road | 36 |
| On or near Sienna Place | 34 |
| On or near Ewart Road | 32 |
| On or near Glynde Street | 30 |
Of the 1,133 crimes in Crofton Park with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 240 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 557 | 49.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 320 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Crofton Park has an estimated population of 15,374 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (41%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (58%, against 34%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crofton Park average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Crofton Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crofton Park a safe place to live?
Crofton Park recorded 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,520th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Crofton Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 379 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (240).
Is crime in Crofton Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crofton Park was down 2% on the year before: 1,373 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,404 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crofton Park?
About 15,374 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crofton Park?
Crofton Park is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.