SE8 3BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3BW

SE8 3BW, Greenwich has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.39 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3BW 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 3BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3BW, encompassing approximately 7452 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (1050.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)

SE8 3BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 49
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Deptford with total crimes: 6

SE8 3BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4620.391050.00%
Anti-social behaviour306.1730.43%
Vehicle crime164.031500.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.15-22.22%
Other theft81.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.07700.00%
Theft from the person71.07-30.00%
Drugs70.9475.00%
Robbery50.9425.00%
Burglary40.670.00%
Public order30.54-40.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.60187.50%
Violence and sexual offences183.09-10.00%
Theft from the person102.42-9.09%
Public order51.3466.67%
Robbery40.67-20.00%
Burglary40.5433.33%
Other theft40.54-50.00%
Shoplifting40.54100.00%
Drugs40.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.731900.00%
Theft from the person112.680.00%
Drugs81.480.00%
Other theft81.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.070.00%
Vehicle crime71.070.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.27-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.82-26.32%
Burglary111.8857.14%
Other theft101.4842.86%
Theft from the person71.3416.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.94-28.57%
Drugs40.670.00%
Public order40.54-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.54-20.00%
Robbery30.540.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.54-38.71%
Violence and sexual offences182.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.42133.33%
Other theft70.94-50.00%
Public order70.9416.67%
Burglary70.94-22.22%
Theft from the person60.94-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.81-44.44%
Drugs40.670.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3113.8255.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.1636.36%
Other theft142.017.69%
Vehicle crime91.88125.00%
Burglary91.2150.00%
Theft from the person71.2140.00%
Public order60.9450.00%
Drugs40.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-40.00%
Robbery30.4050.00%
Shoplifting10.40-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.540.00%
Other theft132.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.740.00%
Burglary61.480.00%
Shoplifting60.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Bicycle theft50.670.00%
Drugs50.670.00%
Theft from the person50.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Public order40.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202423
April 20248
January 202414
December 202319
November 202331
October 202320

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 202411
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
April 202420
March 20241
January 202421
December 202318
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 20244
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bruford Court
    Total49
    Shoplifting44
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Deptford Church Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Copperas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
  • 6. Norway Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Creekside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Norman Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Claremont Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thornham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Creative Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clarence Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gonson Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 18. Glaisher Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bronze Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dowells Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Creek Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Armada Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Grinling Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. New King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Little Cottage Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Greenwich Quay
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Brig Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Lamerton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1