SE8 3DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3DS

SE8 3DS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.32 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3DS 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 3DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3DS, encompassing approximately 9476 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)

SE8 3DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 49
  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Comet Place with total crimes: 8

SE8 3DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5723.32850.00%
Anti-social behaviour456.01-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.7526.92%
Vehicle crime163.48300.00%
Robbery141.69100.00%
Other theft121.48200.00%
Theft from the person111.2722.22%
Drugs101.16-16.67%
Public order81.06-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson70.84600.00%
Burglary40.74-69.23%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5015.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.282500.00%
Burglary132.740.00%
Drugs121.370.00%
Public order111.271000.00%
Theft from the person91.160.00%
Robbery70.950.00%
Shoplifting60.740.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In July 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 order10.21-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.06%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5720.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.013300.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.590.00%
Theft from the person163.060.00%
Robbery111.690.00%
Drugs101.160.00%
Other theft101.060.00%
Vehicle crime91.060.00%
Public order60.95500.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 order10.21-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-96.15%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2813.1927.27%
Violence and sexual offences262.954.00%
Burglary182.74157.14%
Theft from the person131.9062.50%
Other theft111.37-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson71.1616.67%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Drugs50.53-16.67%
Public order50.53-61.54%
Robbery40.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.21-94.12%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.2519.05%
Anti-social behaviour222.64-21.43%
Shoplifting172.32750.00%
Other theft161.79-11.11%
Public order131.6985.71%
Theft from the person81.37-20.00%
Robbery80.840.00%
Burglary70.8416.67%
Drugs60.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.630.00%
Vehicle crime50.63-58.33%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.9875.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.95-19.23%
Other theft182.22-5.26%
Vehicle crime121.9033.33%
Theft from the person101.2711.11%
Robbery81.06166.67%
Public order70.8475.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.74-14.29%
Burglary60.63-14.29%
Drugs30.63-40.00%
Shoplifting20.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.560.00%
Other theft192.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.000.00%
Theft from the person91.690.00%
Vehicle crime90.950.00%
Shoplifting80.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.840.00%
Burglary70.740.00%
Bicycle theft50.740.00%
Drugs50.530.00%
Public order40.530.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202411
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202450
April 202429
January 202428
December 202322
November 202328
October 202316

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
July 20241
April 202434
March 20241
January 202426
December 202325
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202416
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202410
January 202411
December 202316
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 20246
April 202457
January 20241
December 202317
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
April 20244
January 202418
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bruford Court
    Total49
    Shoplifting44
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Deptford High Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Reginald Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Deptford Church Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Copperas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
  • 12. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Creekside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Creative Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clarence Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gonson Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 24. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Glaisher Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 27. Comet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Douglas Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1