| Founded | 1980s |
|---|---|
| In | New Cross, South London |
| Years active | 1980s to present |
| Territory | New Cross, Deptford Lewisham Catford in South London |
| Ethnicity | Mostly Black British |
| Membership | +200 |
| Criminal activities | Murder, Drug trafficking, Robbery. |
| Allies | D-Block (Deptford), Peckham Boys (Peckham), Brocktown Brockley |
| Rivals | Cherry Boys (Charlton), Anti Shower (Catford) Monson Bloodset (New Cross Gate) |
The Ghetto Boys are a street gang based in New Cross Lewisham and Deptford, South London[1]. The gang was formed on the Woodpecker Estate and its members are primarily of Black British origin. Most of the members hail from the London Borough of Lewisham. Members are thought to be as young as 12.[2]
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The conflict between the Ghetto Boys and rival Peckham boys in 2006 drew widespread press coverage.Most of them are in prison.[3] It is thought that the conflict between the two gangs had been ongoing for over 20 years[4], although it has now ceased.
Some members of the gang are known to carry arms such as Mac-10 sub-machine guns.[5] A member of the Ghetto Boys fired a shot at the 2004 Urban Music Awards, injuring accountant Hellen Kelly. Fortunately, the bullet hit the underwire in her bra, preventing any fatal injury.[6]
The Ghetto Boys are known to identify with the colour blue. This is usually represented by blue bandanas, worn around the neck or wrist. Blue because it's based in Lewisham Borough, which is associated with the colour blue and is also known as 'Blue Borough'.