I think Forest Hill is a pretty safe area and we have great neighbours.

The only person to person trouble I can remember seeing in 15 years happened on the train and involved a drunken Millwall fan.

We were burgled once in the middle of the night but whoever it was got in though a patio door that didn't have a proper lock and may have been left unlocked.

If security is a big concern it might be a good idea to avoid ground floor or basement flats as it is harder to secure the windows.