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Crime in Forest Hill

Forest Hill had 557 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 21 Lewisham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% below the middle Lewisham area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

SE23, Lewisham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Forest Hill

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97.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 21Lewisham rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common198 in 3 months

Month by month

174 Mar 147 Apr 186 May 160 Jun 205 Jul 192 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Forest Hill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19836%
anti-social behaviour11821%
vehicle crime5610%
theft5310%
public order326%
burglary305%
drugs234%
theft from the person153%

Forest Hill against Lewisham

TypeForest Hill per 1,000Middle Lewisham areaChange
Violence34.537.5▲ 10%
Burglary5.25.7▲ 88%
Vehicle crime9.812▲ 19%
Anti-social behaviour20.628.70%
Theft and robbery14.515.3▲ 69%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lower Sydenham186.1▲ 40%
Bell Green130.3▲ 34%
Perry Vale120.6▲ 31%
Sydenham110.3▲ 13%
Upper Sydenham (SE26)108.3▲ 14%
Honor Oak101.5▲ 7%
Forest Hill97.2▲ 10%
See every Lewisham area ranked on the crime in Lewisham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Forest Hill a safe area?

Forest Hill had about 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 21 Lewisham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Forest Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (198), followed by anti-social behaviour (118) and vehicle crime (56).