Crime Rates at Hawthorn Grove, London, SE20 8LF

Hawthorn Grove area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley , and the 373rd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .

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 Hawthorn Grove (SE20 8LF) in the last 12 months was 63.5 per 1,000 residents and was 55.4% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average (142.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hawthorn Grove (SE20 8LF), the main crime hotspot is near Mersham Place. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.