SE8 3BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3BD

SE8 3BD, Lewisham has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.46 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3BD 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 3BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3BD, encompassing approximately 7457 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE8 3BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rolt Street with total crimes: 6
  • Diana Close with total crimes: 6
  • Bowditch with total crimes: 5

SE8 3BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.3550.00%
Public order72.01133.33%
Vehicle crime60.94100.00%
Drugs50.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.67300.00%
Other theft40.54100.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.2411.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.68-9.09%
Robbery41.3433.33%
Drugs30.540.00%
Theft from the person30.40200.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-25.00%
Public order30.40-40.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other theft20.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.511700.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.410.00%
Other theft61.480.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.975.88%
Anti-social behaviour102.4125.00%
Vehicle crime81.3460.00%
Burglary51.070.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.13-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.11-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.28-38.46%
Theft from the person51.07-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.6725.00%
Burglary50.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Other theft40.5433.33%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.6564.71%
Anti-social behaviour133.750.00%
Theft from the person61.7420.00%
Burglary50.8025.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-42.86%
Public order40.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-42.86%
Drugs30.540.00%
Other theft30.40-57.14%
Robbery10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.740.00%
Vehicle crime70.940.00%
Other theft70.940.00%
Theft from the person50.940.00%
Burglary40.670.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
April 202418
February 20241
January 202418
December 202317
November 202328
October 202317

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rolt Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bowditch
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dragoon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foreshore
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Barfleur Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Evelyn Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Millard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 18. New King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Czar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Alverton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Childers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Prince Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Barque Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Watergate Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Trevithick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1