SE8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8

SE8, Lewisham has recorded a total of 401 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SE8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SE8, encompassing approximately 33384 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-4.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-18.95% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (742.86% increase)

SE8 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 49
  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

SE8 Crime Map

Postcodes in SE8

The postcode district are associated with the SE8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SE8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8212.01-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour772.46-18.95%
Shoplifting592.31742.86%
Vehicle crime311.77158.33%
Theft from the person260.934.00%
Other theft240.78118.18%
Robbery220.7283.33%
Public order220.66-18.52%
Drugs200.66-13.04%
Burglary160.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.4836.36%
Bicycle theft30.4550.00%
Other crime20.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9510.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences862.852766.67%
Public order272.582600.00%
Theft from the person250.810.00%
Drugs230.750.00%
Burglary200.690.00%
Vehicle crime120.600.00%
Robbery120.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.360.00%
Other theft110.330.00%
Shoplifting70.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Other crime20.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.15200.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Public order10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.03-98.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7610.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences752.287400.00%
Shoplifting612.250.00%
Other theft271.830.00%
Theft from the person270.810.00%
Vehicle crime210.810.00%
Public order190.631800.00%
Robbery170.570.00%
Burglary140.510.00%
Drugs130.420.00%
Possession of weapons40.390.00%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%
Other crime30.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.120.00%
Public order10.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.03-98.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences648.66-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour591.9259.46%
Burglary301.773.45%
Other theft270.90-22.86%
Theft from the person250.818.70%
Public order160.750.00%
Vehicle crime160.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.48-7.14%
Drugs120.3933.33%
Shoplifting110.36-50.00%
Robbery90.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.27-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences688.60-18.07%
Anti-social behaviour372.04-39.34%
Other theft351.110.00%
Burglary291.0570.59%
Theft from the person230.874.55%
Shoplifting220.69144.44%
Vehicle crime160.66-27.27%
Public order160.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.48-30.00%
Robbery120.420.00%
Drugs90.36-18.18%
Bicycle theft40.27100.00%
Possession of weapons20.12100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences839.326.41%
Anti-social behaviour612.493.39%
Other theft351.83-7.89%
Theft from the person221.05-8.33%
Vehicle crime220.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.6611.11%
Burglary170.60-5.56%
Public order160.5133.33%
Robbery120.48140.00%
Drugs110.36-8.33%
Shoplifting90.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.06-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences789.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour592.340.00%
Other theft381.770.00%
Theft from the person241.140.00%
Vehicle crime220.720.00%
Burglary180.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.540.00%
Public order120.540.00%
Drugs120.360.00%
Shoplifting120.360.00%
Bicycle theft60.360.00%
Robbery50.180.00%
Possession of weapons40.150.00%
Other crime30.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 20247
April 202461
January 202411
December 202322
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 542 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202486
July 20243
June 20241
April 202475
March 20241
February 20241
January 202464
December 202368
November 202383
October 202378

A total of 464 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202495
April 202476
January 202459
December 202337
November 202361
October 202359

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
April 202427
January 202427
December 202335
November 202335
October 202338

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
April 202417
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
April 202427
January 202425
December 202323
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202412
April 202421
January 202416
December 202316
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202416
December 202316
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
April 202414
January 202430
December 202329
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
April 202413
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 20241
March 20242
January 202413
December 202314
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bruford Court
    Total49
    Shoplifting44
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Deptford High Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 4. Evelyn Street
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Reginald Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wilshaw Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tanner'S Hill
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rolt Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Deptford Church Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Copperas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
  • 18. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Deptford Broadway
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bowditch
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Dragoon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Foreshore
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 26. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Creekside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 30. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1