Hi. I am new to the Forum and not yet in Forest Hill, but have been reading the forum with interest to get an idea of the area.

I was hoping you could help. I am thinking of moving to the area behind the library - one of the roads between Dartmouth Road and Sydenham Hill (as they are quiet close to the station and Eliot Bank School). I would be grateful if you could tell me what this area is like.
Yesterday's incident at the Job Centre has scared me a little, do you get a lot of trouble from the High street spilling onto these back roads?
Is burglary high (I can't get on the police.uk site)?
Is parking a big problem given its proximity to the High Street?
Does it feel safe walking back late at night? (I would potentially be passing the infamous Bird in Hand)

Sorry for all the questions, but it is hard to judge an area without having lived in it.
Thanks in advance.