Crime Rates at John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XF

John Williams Close area has the 20th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford , and the 147th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around John Williams Close (SE14 5XF) in the last 12 months was 203.5 per 1,000 residents and was 19.8% higher than the Deptford average (169.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 82.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 111.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around John Williams Close (SE14 5XF), the main crime hotspot is near John Williams Close. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.