Crime Rates at Houston Road, London, SE23 2RJ

Houston Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale , and the 147th 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 Houston Road (SE23 2RJ) in the last 12 months was 39.5 per 1,000 residents and was 44.8% lower than the Perry Vale average (71.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Houston Road (SE23 2RJ), the main crime hotspot is near Ardley Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.