SE8 3GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3GL

SE8 3GL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 234 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.89 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3GL 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 3GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3GL, encompassing approximately 5722 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (69) incidents (305.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-4.65% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)

SE8 3GL 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22

SE8 3GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6940.89305.88%
Anti-social behaviour4112.06-4.65%
Violence and sexual offences327.1610.34%
Robbery175.5970.00%
Vehicle crime162.97166.67%
Other theft122.80100.00%
Theft from the person122.10-45.45%
Public order102.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.75100.00%
Burglary61.40-45.45%
Drugs51.05-37.50%
Possession of weapons30.87200.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4329.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences297.51625.00%
Theft from the person225.070.00%
Shoplifting173.840.00%
Burglary112.970.00%
Robbery101.920.00%
Drugs81.750.00%
Public order81.40700.00%
Other theft61.40500.00%
Vehicle crime61.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.05300.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.70-85.71%
Other theft10.35-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-95.45%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6231.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour3810.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.641000.00%
Theft from the person143.841300.00%
Other theft112.450.00%
Robbery111.921000.00%
Vehicle crime91.920.00%
Burglary41.570.00%
Public order30.70200.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
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 Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.87-93.75%
Public order10.35-83.33%
Robbery10.17-83.33%
Theft from the person10.17-90.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3927.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.810.00%
Burglary205.595.26%
Other theft143.497.69%
Shoplifting142.45-56.25%
Theft from the person102.450.00%
Drugs71.7575.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.22-33.33%
Robbery61.05-53.85%
Public order61.05-57.14%
Vehicle crime41.05-55.56%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3934.2518.18%
Shoplifting326.81146.15%
Violence and sexual offences325.5952.38%
Burglary195.59171.43%
Public order143.3240.00%
Other theft132.45-7.14%
Robbery132.2785.71%
Theft from the person102.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.75125.00%
Vehicle crime91.57-10.00%
Drugs41.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3322.8910.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.77-25.00%
Other theft143.670.00%
Shoplifting132.45-35.00%
Public order102.2711.11%
Vehicle crime101.7542.86%
Robbery71.75250.00%
Burglary71.22-30.00%
Drugs61.22100.00%
Theft from the person41.05-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.7033.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3024.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.240.00%
Shoplifting204.890.00%
Other theft143.490.00%
Burglary102.450.00%
Theft from the person91.750.00%
Public order91.570.00%
Vehicle crime71.570.00%
Bicycle theft41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202443
April 202438
January 202439
December 202339
November 202333
October 202330

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 227 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202417
April 202462
January 202414
December 202332
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 20244
May 20241
April 202422
March 20242
January 202432
December 202332
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202414
December 202313
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202411
March 20241
January 20246
December 202313
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
May 20242
April 202414
March 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20244
January 202420
December 202319
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 3GL 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. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B208
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Reginald Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Deptford Bridge
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Deptford Church Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Copperas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
  • 13. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Norman Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Claremont Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Thornham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Creative Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clarence Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gonson Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 25. Kay Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Burgos Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. New Butt Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bronze Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Creek Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Little Cottage Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1