Crime Rates at George Lane, London, SE13 6HL

George Lane area has the lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hither Green , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .

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 George Lane (SE13 6HL) in the last 12 months was 18.3 per 1,000 residents and was 79.5% lower than the Hither Green average (89.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Lane (SE13 6HL), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 594 crimes here, including 435 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.