SE8 3BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3BX

SE8 3BX, Greenwich has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.64 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3BX 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 3BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3BX, encompassing approximately 5818 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 3BX area, explore the SE8 3BX 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: (34) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SE8 3BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 49
  • Welland Street with total crimes: 12
  • Creek Road with total crimes: 8

SE8 3BX 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 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4626.641050.00%
Anti-social behaviour347.91-8.11%
Violence and sexual offences165.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime122.75300.00%
Other theft92.06125.00%
Public order81.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.37600.00%
Robbery61.20100.00%
Drugs51.0325.00%
Burglary40.86100.00%
Theft from the person40.69-71.43%
Other crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3716.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.36566.67%
Theft from the person143.440.00%
Other theft42.41300.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Drugs40.690.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.69200.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.52-87.50%
Theft from the person10.17-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.89850.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.270.00%
Other theft81.720.00%
Vehicle crime81.370.00%
Theft from the person61.37500.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Robbery50.86400.00%
Drugs50.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.69-92.31%
Robbery10.34-83.33%
Theft from the person10.17-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.5036.84%
Anti-social behaviour204.4711.11%
Other theft113.4457.14%
Burglary91.8950.00%
Robbery61.550.00%
Theft from the person61.03-50.00%
Drugs61.0320.00%
Public order51.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.86-16.67%
Vehicle crime20.86-77.78%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.84-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour183.27-18.18%
Theft from the person123.09100.00%
Vehicle crime92.06-10.00%
Other theft71.55-36.36%
Public order61.2020.00%
Robbery61.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0350.00%
Burglary61.03-33.33%
Drugs51.0366.67%
Shoplifting30.86200.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.16-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.7823.53%
Other theft113.61-35.29%
Vehicle crime101.89400.00%
Burglary91.7228.57%
Theft from the person61.55-33.33%
Public order51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Drugs30.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.36-40.48%
Other theft174.30142.86%
Violence and sexual offences172.92-51.43%
Theft from the person92.92-40.00%
Burglary71.55600.00%
Drugs61.20200.00%
Public order51.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-33.33%
Shoplifting40.69100.00%
Bicycle theft30.69200.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4221.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences357.220.00%
Theft from the person156.020.00%
Other theft72.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Public order61.030.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 20243
May 20241
April 202419
March 20242
January 202426
December 202319
November 202321
October 202317
September 202335

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202437
April 202410
January 202420
December 202318
November 202322
October 202325
September 202342

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20248
January 20242
December 20239
November 202310
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bruford Court
    Total49
    Shoplifting44
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Welland Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Creek Road
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Copperas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Norway Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Creative Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clarence Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gonson Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 17. Glaisher Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wood Wharf
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    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. Armada Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Horseferry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Little Cottage Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Haddo Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Randall Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Old Pearson Street
    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