Crime Rates in SE23
Crime statistics for SE23 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how SE23 compares.
How safe is Forest Hill (SE23)?
SE23 covers Forest Hill, home to the Horniman Museum and Gardens. Good Overground connections and more affordable property than neighbouring Dulwich make it popular with families seeking south London green space.
Which types of crime are most reported in SE23?
The checker above breaks SE23 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in SE23?
Enter a full SE23 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
SE23 at a glance
Around 574 crimes were recorded near SE23 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (170).
- Recorded crimes
- 574
- Violent Crime
- 170
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 151
- Vehicle Crime
- 80
- Other Theft
- 43
- Public Order
- 33
Approximate, for the SE23 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
More free checks for Forest Hill (SE23)
Run another instant check for this postcode.
A screening indication from public data, not a survey or a site investigation. It does not replace a specialist report, and the absence of a flag is not evidence of the absence of risk.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Got a specific property in mind?
Paste any Rightmove, Zoopla, or OnTheMarket listing and get an AI quick read with red flags, a score and neighbourhood intel in 60 seconds. Free on every listing — no card required.