Crime Rates at Lilian Barker Close, London, SE12 8UZ

Lilian Barker Close area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Blackheath Westcombe , and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lilian Barker Close (SE12 8UZ) in the last 12 months was 58.6 per 1,000 residents and was 26.6% lower than the Blackheath Westcombe average (79.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lilian Barker Close (SE12 8UZ), the main crime hotspot is near Ravens Way. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.