Crime rate and safety - Appleshaw House and the surroundings (Champion hill Estate)

[kalkar]

Hi all,

I just rented a property in Appleshaw House, Champion Hill Estate. It looks very nice, however I came across some stats and opinions in forums, saying that the crime rate is pretty high and it's not very safe.

Can you share with me your thoughts on the crime rate and the safety around Appleshaw House and Champion Hill Estate?

Many thanks!

[nxjen]

There was a previous thread on this, started in 2011 with more recent updates in 2014. Opinion is it's a nice place to live, I've always found it a peaceful place to walk through.

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5,793169,page=1

[tetris]

You'll be fine.

I used to live in an area where there were frontdoor shootings up the road, a firearm supposedly went off in my neighbours house (and armed police stormed the place), and several shady looking kids were always gathered by the station.

Nothing ever happened. Any incident would always be a personal matter between two parties or gang-related.

Unless you're in a gang, or do something to specifically piss someone off - you'll be fine.

[kalkar]

@nxjen - This overview sounds pretty nice. The area really looks quite and calm.

@tetris - I hope this experience you are talking about doesn't apply to Appleshaw House and Champion hill Estate.

[tetris]

no no, I was talking croydon

[kalkar]

Oh, I was there a couple of days ago. I thinks that East Dulwich has nothing to do with Croydon.

[tetris]

We can only hope.

[Otta]

Not really East Dulwich though is it.

But as has been said, if you're not involved with shady characters then you're unlikely to be bothered by them. People don't tend to shit in their own doorsteps either.

[kalkar]

As long as it depends from me, I am not planning such involvements. However, it's always handy to know your area well even being the quietest person.