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Crime in Hither Green

Hither Green had 1,072 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 148.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 21 Lewisham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% above the middle Lewisham area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

SE13, Lewisham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hither Green

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148.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 21Lewisham rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common404 in 3 months

Month by month

338 Mar 315 Apr 351 May 338 Jun 398 Jul 336 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence40438%
anti-social behaviour22721%
theft969%
vehicle crime747%
public order707%
burglary505%
drugs414%
robbery262%

Hither Green against Lewisham

TypeHither Green per 1,000Middle Lewisham areaChange
Violence56.137.5▼ 4%
Burglary6.95.7▲ 28%
Vehicle crime10.312▲ 19%
Anti-social behaviour31.528.7▲ 32%
Theft and robbery21.815.3▲ 45%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ladywell208.2▼ 1%
Blackheath156.3▲ 10%
Lewisham153.2▲ 9%
Catford150.3▲ 5%
Hither Green148.8▲ 7%
Lee146.3▲ 2%
Catford South106.7▲ 4%
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 Hither Green a safe area?

Hither Green had about 148.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 21 Lewisham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hither Green?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (404), followed by anti-social behaviour (227) and theft (96).