Crime in Grove Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,340 crimes were recorded in Grove Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Grove Park
- Questions about crime in Grove Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (436), anti-social behaviour (266) and vehicle crime (172) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,625th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Grove Park | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,340 | 36,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.4 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,507 | 301,255 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Grove Park peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,428 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,114). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,340 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,428 | 92.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,250 | 80.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,197 | 77.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,296 | 83.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,336 | 86.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,372 | 88.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,186 | 76.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,114 | 71.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 124 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Grove Park recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (75% below) and public order (30% below). On the year before, public order rose from 62 to 72, while anti-social behaviour fell from 346 to 266 and criminal damage and arson fell from 90 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 28.1 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 266 | 17.2 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 172 | 11.1 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Other theft | 93 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Drugs | 56 | 3.6 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Grove Park; the highest is Rushey Green (186.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lee Green (84.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grove Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downham | 1,975 | 102.8 | +19% |
| Hither Green | 1,942 | 97.3 | +13% |
| Lee Green | 1,235 | 84.1 | -3% |
| Catford South | 2,137 | 123.0 | +42% |
| Rushey Green | 3,824 | 186.5 | +116% |
| Bellingham | 1,578 | 148.8 | +72% |
| Blackheath | 3,142 | 186.3 | +116% |
| Ladywell | 1,642 | 140.4 | +63% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Grove Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sandstone Road” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandstone Road | 72 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Garden Close | 39 |
| On or near Marvels Lane | 39 |
| On or near Wydeville Manor Road | 38 |
| On or near Charlesfield | 37 |
| On or near St Mildreds Road | 37 |
| On or near Grace Close | 36 |
| On or near Marbrook Court | 36 |
Of the 1,074 crimes in Grove Park with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 266 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 441 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 335 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Grove Park has an estimated population of 15,507 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grove Park average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Grove Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Grove Park a safe place to live?
Grove Park recorded 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,625th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Grove Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (266).
Is crime in Grove Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grove Park was down 6% on the year before: 1,340 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,428 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grove Park?
About 15,507 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grove Park?
Grove 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.