Crime in Lee Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,235 crimes were recorded in Lee Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lee Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Lee Green
- Types of crime in Lee Green
- Lee Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lee Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lee Green
- Demographics of Lee Green
- Questions about crime in Lee Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (343), anti-social behaviour (240) and vehicle crime (132) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,709th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Lee Green | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,235 | 36,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.1 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,691 | 301,255 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Lee Green of any year here (1,235 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,235 | 84.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,337 | 91.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,371 | 93.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,327 | 90.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,310 | 89.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,457 | 99.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,580 | 107.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,516 | 103.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,361 | 92.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 107 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lee Green recorded notably more robbery (2.4 times the national rate), vehicle crime (81% above the national rate) and burglary (46% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (61% below) and criminal damage and arson (39% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 52 to 76, while criminal damage and arson fell from 106 to 60 and drugs fell from 87 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 343 | 23.3 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 16.3 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 9.0 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Other theft | 96 | 6.5 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 76 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +46% |
| Drugs | 64 | 4.4 | 3.3 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Public order | 60 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Robbery | 49 | 3.3 | 1.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.3 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Lee Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lee Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hither Green | 1,942 | 97.3 | +16% |
| Blackheath | 3,142 | 186.3 | +122% |
| Lewisham Central | 2,699 | 262.4 | +212% |
| Ladywell | 1,642 | 140.4 | +67% |
| Rushey Green | 3,824 | 186.5 | +122% |
| Catford South | 2,137 | 123.0 | +46% |
| Grove Park | 1,340 | 86.4 | +3% |
| Downham | 1,975 | 102.8 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Lee Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (119).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 119 |
| On or near Leahurst Road | 57 |
| On or near Old Road | 56 |
| On or near Manor Park | 36 |
| On or near Manor Lane | 33 |
| On or near Taunton Road | 30 |
| On or near Stoneycroft Close | 28 |
| On or near Weardale Road | 28 |
| On or near Hither Green | 27 |
| On or near Micheldever Road | 27 |
Of the 995 crimes in Lee Green with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% 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 | 441 | 44.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 279 | 28.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Lee Green has an estimated population of 14,691 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (40%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lee Green average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lee Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lee Green a safe place to live?
Lee Green recorded 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,709th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Lee Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 343 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (240).
Is crime in Lee Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lee Green was down 8% on the year before: 1,235 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,337 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lee Green?
About 14,691 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lee Green?
Lee 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.