Crime Rates at Downleys Close, London, SE9 3NA

Downleys Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham , and the 174th lowest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .

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 Downleys Close (SE9 3NA) in the last 12 months was 46.6 per 1,000 residents and was 33.1% lower than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average (69.6 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Downleys Close (SE9 3NA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.