Crime in Grove Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,325 crimes were recorded in Grove Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Grove Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Grove Park
- Types of crime in Grove Park
- Grove Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Grove Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grove Park
- Population and deprivation in Grove Park
- Questions about crime in Grove Park
- About this data
1,325 crimes were recorded in Grove Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 432 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Grove Park has the 1,643rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Grove Park | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,325 | 36,975 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.4 | 122.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,507 | 301,255 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Grove Park was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,428 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,114). Over the whole period it rose 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,325 | 85.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,428 | 92.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,263 | 81.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,198 | 77.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,271 | 82.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,358 | 87.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,334 | 86.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,208 | 77.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,114 | 71.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
| August 2025 | 109 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Grove Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+12%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-57%) and robbery (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 432 | 27.9 | 0.81 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 271 | 17.5 | 1.14 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 164 | 10.6 | 2.15 | -5% |
| Other theft | 95 | 6.1 | 0.96 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 5.2 | 0.76 | -18% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +0% |
| Burglary | 61 | 3.9 | 1.11 | -5% |
| Drugs | 57 | 3.7 | 1.12 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 1.7 | 0.20 | +53% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.4 | 0.64 | -9% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.3 | 0.95 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.0 | 0.61 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.71 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Grove Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grove Park recorded 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Grove Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grove Park recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Grove Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grove Park recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Grove Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grove Park recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Grove Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grove Park recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Grove Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grove Park recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Grove Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grove Park recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Grove Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grove Park recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Grove Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grove Park recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Grove Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grove Park recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Grove Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Grove Park recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Grove Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grove Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Grove Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grove Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Grove Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grove Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Grove Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Grove Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grove Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downham | 1,981 | 103.1 | +21% |
| Hither Green | 1,986 | 99.5 | +16% |
| Lee Green | 1,243 | 84.6 | -1% |
| Catford South | 2,134 | 122.9 | +44% |
| Rushey Green | 3,795 | 185.1 | +117% |
| Bellingham | 1,599 | 150.8 | +76% |
| Blackheath | 3,076 | 182.3 | +113% |
| Ladywell | 1,635 | 139.8 | +64% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Grove Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandstone Road | 80 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Wydeville Manor Road | 45 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 44 |
| On or near Garden Close | 39 |
| On or near Marvels Lane | 38 |
| On or near Grace Close | 37 |
| On or near Lupton Close | 36 |
| On or near St Mildreds Road | 36 |
| On or near Charlesfield | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grove Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 430 | 32.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 334 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 271 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Grove Park has an estimated population of 15,507. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grove Park sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Grove Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.5% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Grove Park a safe place to live?
Grove Park recorded 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Grove Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (271).
Is crime in Grove Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grove Park was down 7% on the year before: 1,325 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,428 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Grove Park?
Grove Park is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Grove Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.