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

South Park Crescent area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Downham , and the 139th 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 South Park Crescent (SE6 1JJ) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 63.5% lower than the Downham average (106.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -92.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -92.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.6% 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 68 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.