Well you did invite us to call you cynical

What do you think the accurate reported crime rates are in the Forest Hill ward over a one month period?

Do you really think there are 7 reported vehicle thefts per week and that every day, in one half of SE23, a car is stolen?

As you say, this is a public forum where people can find out about what it is like to live in the area. I don't think the impression you give of daily vehicle thefts accurately reflects most people's experience of living in the area. When you post items such as this I think it is reasonable for me to post a response with corroborating evidence as I have done.