SE8 3BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3BA

SE8 3BA, Lewisham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE8 postcode area, which has experienced 410 crimes and a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE8 3BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3BA, encompassing approximately 5941 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 3BA area, explore the SE8 3BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SE8 3BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carteret Way with total crimes: 6
  • Bowditch with total crimes: 5
  • Dragoon Road with total crimes: 5

SE8 3BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.0862.50%
Violence and sexual offences122.199.09%
Burglary72.02600.00%
Public order61.18500.00%
Vehicle crime41.01100.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.881000.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.850.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.34-90.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.9083.33%
Violence and sexual offences101.850.00%
Public order61.68500.00%
Other theft61.01500.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.6820.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-25.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-80.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.90-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour52.52-28.57%
Theft from the person50.84150.00%
Drugs40.84300.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-20.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.7464.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.8740.00%
Vehicle crime51.180.00%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.400.00%
Vehicle crime52.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.840.00%
Public order40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 202315
November 202323
October 202314

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 3BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bowditch
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dragoon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Foreshore
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Longshore
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. George Beard Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barfleur Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Enterprize Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Millard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Claude Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Crews Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ferguson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Windstock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Dunnage Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Jodane Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1