Total Crime Rate
137.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Montrose Way area has the 13th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crofton Park , and the 269th 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 Montrose Way (SE23 2DG) in the last 12 months was 137.1 per 1,000 residents and was 47.2% higher than the Crofton Park average (93.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 53.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Montrose Way (SE23 2DG), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 79 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Crofton Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodcombe Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | David'S Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hindsley'S Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Waldram Park Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Waldram Park Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Hindsley'S Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waldram Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Rockbourne Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waldram Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Waldram Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gaynesford Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Gaynesford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gaynesford Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beadnell Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Beadnell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Westbourne Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Beadnell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westbourne Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westbourne Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devonshire Road | Under investigation |
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