I’ve lived in Brixton for a year and Lewisham for 4.5 years. Never been robbed or had anyone attempt to rob me. Got robbed at Brighton station once as an 18 year old after missing the last train home. Been hit outside both 7/11 and Blockbuster’s in Hayward’s Heath. Chased after a guy who nicked...
I live in Lewisham, have done for the last 4 1/2 years. I’m sure there are gangs around and if you live on an estate where they operate it must be shit but I don’t see anything or ever feel unsafe.
Yes, live in Lewisham. Play football in Catford, drink in Greenwich and New Cross. Maybe I'm just walking around with my eyes closed but I'm really not aware of any gang activity and have never felt unsafe at any time of night.
Depends where in London you live. I live in London and other than seeing the same media reports you do I'm completely unaware of any gang related activities.