Crime Rates at April Glen, London, SE23 2XP

April Glen area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale , and the 307th 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 April Glen (SE23 2XP) in the last 12 months was 72.4 per 1,000 residents and was 1.3% higher 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 39.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around April Glen (SE23 2XP), 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.