Total Crime Rate
123.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Scotts Terrace area has the 24th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Grove Park , and the 306th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Scotts Terrace (SE9 4QT) in the last 12 months was 123.6 per 1,000 residents and was 34.2% higher than the Grove Park average (92.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Scotts Terrace (SE9 4QT), the main crime hotspot is near West Park. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Crossway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Portland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Albert Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Porcupine Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Clarence Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Model Farm Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | West Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Portland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Clarence Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Porcupine Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Portland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorset Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | West Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | West Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Portland Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lulworth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | College View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Portland Road | — |
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