DESMOND STREET, SE14 6JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE14 6JF

DESMOND STREET, SE14 6JF, Lewisham has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.41 per 1,000 population. This SE14 6JF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE14 postcode area, which has experienced 272 crimes and a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE14 6JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE14 6JF, encompassing approximately 5691 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE14 6JF area, explore the SE14 6JF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Robbery: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

SE14 6JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rolt Street with total crimes: 6
  • Desmond Street with total crimes: 5
  • Edward Street with total crimes: 5

DESMOND STREET, SE14 6JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.41-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour105.97-41.18%
Robbery91.7628.57%
Theft from the person81.5833.33%
Other theft51.410.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53200.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.814100.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.380.00%
Robbery72.990.00%
Theft from the person61.230.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-96.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.182400.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.390.00%
Other theft112.280.00%
Vehicle crime71.930.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.999.09%
Other theft134.2285.71%
Anti-social behaviour122.28-7.69%
Robbery92.11125.00%
Theft from the person71.5840.00%
Burglary51.23-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.880.00%
Public order50.8866.67%
Drugs40.88100.00%
Shoplifting30.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-62.50%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.29-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.878.33%
Burglary92.28-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5860.00%
Other theft71.41-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.23150.00%
Shoplifting50.88-37.50%
Theft from the person50.880.00%
Robbery40.88-33.33%
Public order30.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-66.67%
Drugs20.35-60.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.27-50.00%
Burglary102.11150.00%
Other theft81.76-38.46%
Shoplifting81.410.00%
Robbery61.4120.00%
Bicycle theft61.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-50.00%
Drugs50.8825.00%
Theft from the person50.88-50.00%
Public order30.88-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.390.00%
Other theft134.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.280.00%
Theft from the person101.760.00%
Public order81.760.00%
Robbery51.410.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Possession of weapons40.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202442
July 20241
April 202425
February 20241
January 202424
December 202322
November 202330
October 202325

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 202411
January 202413
December 20237
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
April 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 202312
October 202324

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE14 6JF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rolt Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Desmond Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Edward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Liardet Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Batavia Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Primrose Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Achilles Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Exeter Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Robert Lowe Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Whitcher Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Chipley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 22. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Goodwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Batavia Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ludwick Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tarragon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sanford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chubworthy Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Archer Square
    Total1
    Robbery1