Crime Rates at Shifford Path, London, SE23 2XE

Shifford Path area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale , and the 284th 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 Shifford Path (SE23 2XE) in the last 12 months was 66.7 per 1,000 residents and was 6.7% lower than the Perry Vale average (71.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 29.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shifford Path (SE23 2XE), the main crime hotspot is near Deans Gate Close. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.