Crime Rates at Shifford Path, London, SE23 2XE

Shifford Path area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale , and the 131st lowest crime rate of 826 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 Shifford Path (SE23 2XE) in the last 12 months was 39.5 per 1,000 residents and was 47.4% lower than the Perry Vale average (75.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shifford Path (SE23 2XE), the main crime hotspot is near Deans Gate Close. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.