Crime in Telegraph Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,276 crimes were recorded in Telegraph Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Telegraph Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Telegraph Hill
- Types of crime in Telegraph Hill
- Telegraph Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Telegraph Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Telegraph Hill
- Demographics of Telegraph Hill
- Questions about crime in Telegraph Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (381), anti-social behaviour (239) and vehicle crime (98) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,890th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Telegraph Hill | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,276 | 36,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,224 | 301,255 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Telegraph Hill of any year here (1,276 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,276 | 78.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,395 | 86.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,361 | 83.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,441 | 88.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,534 | 94.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,609 | 99.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,815 | 111.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,566 | 96.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,517 | 93.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 117 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 116 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Telegraph Hill recorded notably more robbery (40% above the national rate) and burglary (37% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (50% below) and public order (32% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 52 to 95 and robbery rose from 24 to 31, while criminal damage and arson fell from 101 to 55 and drugs fell from 86 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 381 | 23.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 239 | 14.7 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 98 | 6.0 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 5.9 | 8.5 | +83% |
| Other theft | 93 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 79 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Public order | 74 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Drugs | 58 | 3.6 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 1.6 | 1.7 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Telegraph Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Telegraph Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockley | 2,347 | 109.3 | +39% |
| New Cross Gate | 1,369 | 111.4 | +42% |
| Deptford | 2,616 | 182.0 | +131% |
| Ladywell | 1,642 | 140.4 | +79% |
| Crofton Park | 1,373 | 89.3 | +14% |
| Lewisham Central | 2,699 | 262.4 | +234% |
| Evelyn | 1,484 | 105.7 | +34% |
| Blackheath | 3,142 | 186.3 | +137% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Telegraph Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Turnham Road | 68 |
| On or near Mantle Road | 67 |
| On or near Aldersford Close | 44 |
| On or near Lanchester Way | 42 |
| On or near Fishers Court | 41 |
| On or near Wild Goose Drive | 36 |
| On or near Troutbeck Road | 35 |
| On or near Foxwell Street | 30 |
| On or near Jerningham Road | 29 |
Of the 1,037 crimes in Telegraph Hill with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 239 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 436 | 42.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 319 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Telegraph Hill has an estimated population of 16,224 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (52%, against 23%), more social housing (36%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Telegraph Hill average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Telegraph Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 52.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Telegraph Hill a safe place to live?
Telegraph Hill recorded 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,890th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Telegraph Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 381 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (239).
Is crime in Telegraph Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Telegraph Hill was down 9% on the year before: 1,276 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,395 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Telegraph Hill?
About 16,224 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Telegraph Hill?
Telegraph Hill 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.