Crime in Hither Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,942 crimes were recorded in Hither Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hither Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Hither Green
- Types of crime in Hither Green
- Hither Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hither Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hither Green
- Demographics of Hither Green
- Questions about crime in Hither Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (720), anti-social behaviour (419) and vehicle crime (172) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,298th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hither Green | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,942 | 36,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.3 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 19,958 | 301,255 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hither Green peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,301 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,727). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,942 | 97.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,970 | 98.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,042 | 102.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,954 | 97.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,011 | 100.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,148 | 107.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,301 | 115.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,959 | 98.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,727 | 86.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 157 |
| July 2026 | 184 |
| June 2026 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 183 |
| April 2026 | 186 |
| March 2026 | 153 |
| February 2026 | 156 |
| January 2026 | 148 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 141 |
| October 2025 | 179 |
| September 2025 | 145 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hither Green recorded notably more vehicle crime (73% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (37% above the national rate) and burglary (33% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (85% below) and criminal damage and arson (39% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 21 to 27, while criminal damage and arson fell from 115 to 82 and drugs fell from 89 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 720 | 36.1 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 419 | 21.0 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 172 | 8.6 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Other theft | 146 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 122 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 94 | 4.7 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Drugs | 66 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -26% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +29% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.3 | 1.4 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.3 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hither Green; the highest is Rushey Green (186.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lee Green (84.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hither Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catford South | 2,137 | 123.0 | +26% |
| Lee Green | 1,235 | 84.1 | -14% |
| Rushey Green | 3,824 | 186.5 | +92% |
| Downham | 1,975 | 102.8 | +6% |
| Grove Park | 1,340 | 86.4 | -11% |
| Ladywell | 1,642 | 140.4 | +44% |
| Blackheath | 3,142 | 186.3 | +91% |
| Bellingham | 1,578 | 148.8 | +53% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Hither Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hither Green Lane” (137).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hither Green Lane | 137 |
| On or near Arlington Close | 84 |
| On or near Crutchley Road | 83 |
| On or near Wellmeadow Road | 62 |
| On or near Castillon Road | 55 |
| On or near Verdant Lane | 52 |
| On or near Birkhall Road | 50 |
| On or near St Mildreds Road | 50 |
| On or near Evans Road | 44 |
| On or near Blashford Street | 43 |
Of the 1,523 crimes in Hither Green with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 419 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 565 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 563 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 160 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 96 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Hither Green has an estimated population of 19,958 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (42%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (6.0%, against 3.4%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hither Green average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hither Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hither Green a safe place to live?
Hither Green recorded 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,298th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Hither Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 720 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (419).
Is crime in Hither Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hither Green was down 1% on the year before: 1,942 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,970 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hither Green?
About 19,958 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hither Green?
Hither Green 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.