Crime Rates at South Park Crescent, London, SE6 1JJ

South Park Crescent area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Downham , and the 149th 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 South Park Crescent (SE6 1JJ) in the last 12 months was 43.1 per 1,000 residents and was 59.4% lower than the Downham average (106.2 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 23.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Park Crescent (SE6 1JJ), the main crime hotspot is near St Mildreds Road. Police recorded 77 crimes here, including 38 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.