SE3 8BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE3 8BE

SE3 8BE, Lewisham has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.64 per 1,000 population. This SE3 8BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE3 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE3 8BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE3 8BE, encompassing approximately 3591 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE3 8BE area, explore the SE3 8BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

SE3 8BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • B212 with total crimes: 16
  • Merryfield with total crimes: 4
  • Lynch Close with total crimes: 3

SE3 8BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.4522.22%
Anti-social behaviour93.0628.57%
Other theft42.510.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.07800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.3037.50%
Shoplifting73.06-12.50%
Burglary61.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.67-50.00%
Other theft31.11-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.8133.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.2360.00%
Shoplifting82.23-20.00%
Other theft52.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3933.33%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.29150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.39-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.56-60.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.02120.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.06-12.50%
Shoplifting51.95-50.00%
Other theft41.3933.33%
Vehicle crime21.11-50.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Drugs20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.56-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Theft from the person30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20245
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
June 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
April 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE3 8BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B212
    Total16
    Shoplifting15
    Burglary1
  • 2. Merryfield
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lynch Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pond Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Paragon Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Blackheath Village
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Cresswell Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Hatcliffe Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ryculff Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Birchmere Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Montpelier Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. All Saints Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Royal Parade Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Southvale Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blackheath Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bennett Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Paynell Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Prendergast Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lee Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1