NEW KING STREET, SE8 3HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3HS

NEW KING STREET, SE8 3HS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.69 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3HS 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 3HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3HS, encompassing approximately 8889 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 3HS area, explore the SE8 3HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE8 3HS area, visit the SE8 3HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (960.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)

SE8 3HS 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
  • Diana Close with total crimes: 6

NEW KING STREET, SE8 3HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5319.69960.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.96-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour273.0412.50%
Vehicle crime123.04200.00%
Robbery111.3583.33%
Public order91.2412.50%
Drugs81.01100.00%
Other theft80.90166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.900.00%
Theft from the person70.79-30.00%
Burglary40.790.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.142700.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.150.00%
Theft from the person102.700.00%
Public order81.12700.00%
Robbery60.900.00%
Shoplifting50.670.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.450.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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 order10.22-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.393800.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.390.00%
Theft from the person121.570.00%
Robbery101.350.00%
Drugs81.120.00%
Shoplifting80.900.00%
Vehicle crime70.900.00%
Public order60.79500.00%
Burglary60.670.00%
Other theft50.670.00%
Other crime40.560.00%

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 order10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-94.74%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.2547.06%
Violence and sexual offences192.81-17.39%
Burglary152.1487.50%
Theft from the person141.69250.00%
Vehicle crime71.57250.00%
Other theft60.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-63.64%
Robbery30.45-40.00%
Drugs30.34-40.00%
Public order30.34-57.14%
Shoplifting10.34-93.75%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.49-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour172.59-34.62%
Shoplifting161.911500.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.8037.50%
Other theft101.24-9.09%
Burglary81.1214.29%
Public order70.9040.00%
Drugs50.7925.00%
Robbery50.560.00%
Theft from the person40.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.9485.71%
Violence and sexual offences262.9273.33%
Other theft112.92-15.38%
Theft from the person101.2442.86%
Vehicle crime91.1212.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.0160.00%
Burglary70.9016.67%
Public order50.790.00%
Robbery50.5666.67%
Drugs40.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting10.22-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.690.00%
Other theft131.570.00%
Vehicle crime81.460.00%
Theft from the person70.900.00%
Shoplifting70.790.00%
Drugs60.790.00%
Burglary60.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.670.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
July 20241
April 202439
March 20241
February 20241
January 202419
December 202323
November 202326
October 202315

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 202415
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 202412
January 202414
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
April 202414
January 202425
December 202317
November 202326
October 202314

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 20245
April 20248
January 20241
December 202316
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 3HS 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. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gonson Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 17. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Glaisher Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 21. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Douglas Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bronze Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Armada Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Beech Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Grinling Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. New King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Czar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1