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Crime in Perry Vale

Perry Vale had 736 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 21 Lewisham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% below the middle Lewisham area. Crime was up 31% on the three months before.

SE23, Lewisham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Perry Vale

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120.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 21Lewisham rank1st is the highest rate
+31%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common229 in 3 months

Month by month

189 Mar 163 Apr 209 May 216 Jun 292 Jul 228 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence22931%
anti-social behaviour19827%
vehicle crime9213%
theft639%
public order375%
drugs274%
theft from the person253%
burglary193%

Perry Vale against Lewisham

TypePerry Vale per 1,000Middle Lewisham areaChange
Violence37.537.5▲ 29%
Burglary3.15.7▼ 5%
Vehicle crime15.112▲ 61%
Anti-social behaviour32.428.7▲ 55%
Theft and robbery17.215.3▲ 48%

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%
Bellingham145.4▲ 17%
Bell Green130.3▲ 34%
Perry Vale120.6▲ 31%
Sydenham110.3▲ 13%
Upper Sydenham (SE26)108.3▲ 14%
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 Perry Vale a safe area?

Perry Vale had about 120.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 21 Lewisham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Perry Vale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (229), followed by anti-social behaviour (198) and vehicle crime (92).