SE8 3JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3JL

SE8 3JL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3JL 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 3JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3JL, encompassing approximately 8163 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE8 3JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Diana Close with total crimes: 6
  • Deptford with total crimes: 6
  • Sayes Court Street with total crimes: 5

SE8 3JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.68-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour142.3316.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.720.00%
Drugs70.8675.00%
Theft from the person60.860.00%
Other theft60.74500.00%
Robbery50.740.00%
Vehicle crime50.6166.67%
Public order40.610.00%
Burglary40.4933.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.602100.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.700.00%
Theft from the person61.470.00%
Robbery50.740.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Public order40.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Burglary30.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.55%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.662800.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.550.00%
Drugs81.590.00%
Public order70.98600.00%
Theft from the person70.860.00%
Other theft50.860.00%
Vehicle crime50.610.00%
Robbery50.610.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

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 order10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-92.86%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.70-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour141.7255.56%
Burglary81.7214.29%
Vehicle crime70.98250.00%
Theft from the person70.86133.33%
Drugs50.8625.00%
Other theft50.61-37.50%
Robbery40.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-55.56%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.21-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.3328.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.10-35.71%
Other theft81.100.00%
Burglary70.9840.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Theft from the person30.49-70.00%
Public order30.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.12-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.6827.27%
Theft from the person101.7266.67%
Other theft81.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9840.00%
Burglary50.8625.00%
Robbery50.61150.00%
Vehicle crime50.61-28.57%
Public order40.61300.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.21-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences101.35-64.29%
Other theft101.23-16.67%
Vehicle crime71.2340.00%
Theft from the person60.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7466.67%
Drugs40.6133.33%
Burglary40.490.00%
Possession of weapons30.49200.00%
Robbery20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.430.00%
Other theft121.720.00%
Theft from the person81.470.00%
Vehicle crime50.980.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Burglary40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 20241
April 202429
March 20241
February 20241
January 202414
December 202319
November 202330
October 202310
September 202328

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202413
January 202414
December 20239
November 202314
October 202311
September 202314

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 14. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Armada Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Beech Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Grinling Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. New King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Czar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Payne Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Napier Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Brig Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Lamerton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ffinch Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Prince Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Barque Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1