Crime in Rushey Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,824 crimes were recorded in Rushey Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 186.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rushey Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Rushey Green
- Types of crime in Rushey Green
- Rushey Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rushey Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rushey Green
- Demographics of Rushey Green
- Questions about crime in Rushey Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,221), anti-social behaviour (802) and shoplifting (313) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 242nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Rushey Green | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,824 | 36,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 186.5 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 20,507 | 301,255 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rushey Green peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,891 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (3,067). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,824 | 186.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,504 | 170.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,550 | 173.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,384 | 165.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,584 | 174.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,891 | 189.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,562 | 173.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,274 | 159.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,067 | 149.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 357 |
| July 2026 | 399 |
| June 2026 | 330 |
| May 2026 | 378 |
| April 2026 | 315 |
| March 2026 | 277 |
| February 2026 | 298 |
| January 2026 | 283 |
| December 2025 | 285 |
| November 2025 | 272 |
| October 2025 | 316 |
| September 2025 | 314 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rushey Green recorded notably more robbery (5.5 times the national rate), drugs (3.5 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.9 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (23% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 21 to 39 and robbery rose from 84 to 153, while criminal damage and arson fell from 192 to 107 and theft from the person fell from 156 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,221 | 59.5 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 802 | 39.1 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 313 | 15.3 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Public order | 238 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 237 | 11.6 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Drugs | 235 | 11.5 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 154 | 7.5 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Robbery | 153 | 7.5 | 1.4 | +82% |
| Burglary | 127 | 6.2 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 101 | 4.9 | 1.7 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 53 | 2.6 | 1.0 | +26% |
| Other crime | 44 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 1.9 | 0.8 | +86% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rushey Green; the highest is Lewisham Central (262.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Lee Green (84.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushey Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catford South | 2,137 | 123.0 | -34% |
| Crofton Park | 1,373 | 89.3 | -52% |
| Ladywell | 1,642 | 140.4 | -25% |
| Hither Green | 1,942 | 97.3 | -48% |
| Perry Vale | 1,740 | 90.2 | -52% |
| Bellingham | 1,578 | 148.8 | -20% |
| Lee Green | 1,235 | 84.1 | -55% |
| Lewisham Central | 2,699 | 262.4 | +41% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Rushey Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (513).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 513 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 371 |
| On or near Catford Broadway | 276 |
| On or near Parking Area | 131 |
| On or near Rushey Green | 116 |
| On or near Plassy Road | 114 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 105 |
| On or near Catford Road | 95 |
| On or near Catford Bridge | 90 |
| On or near Elmer Road | 77 |
Of the 3,022 crimes in Rushey Green with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 802 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,102 | 36.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 990 | 32.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 382 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 212 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 164 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 53 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Rushey Green has an estimated population of 20,507 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (53%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%) and more private renting (32%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rushey Green average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rushey Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 53.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Rushey Green a safe place to live?
Rushey Green recorded 186.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 242nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Rushey Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,221 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (802).
Is crime in Rushey Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushey Green was up 9% on the year before: 3,824 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,504 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rushey Green?
About 20,507 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rushey Green?
Rushey 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.