Crime Rates at Woodrush Close, London, SE14 6DJ

Woodrush Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford , and the 157th 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 Woodrush Close (SE14 6DJ) in the last 12 months was 42.2 per 1,000 residents and was 75.1% lower than the Deptford average (169.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 21.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 700.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Woodrush Close (SE14 6DJ), the main crime hotspot is near New Cross Road. Police recorded 161 crimes here, including 69 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.