SE8 3LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3LT

SE8 3LT, Lewisham has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3LT 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 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3LT, encompassing approximately 8190 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SE8 3LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rolt Street with total crimes: 6
  • Diana Close with total crimes: 6
  • Bowditch with total crimes: 5

SE8 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.2820.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.9388.89%
Public order82.08166.67%
Vehicle crime70.98133.33%
Drugs40.8533.33%
Burglary40.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.49200.00%
Other theft30.3750.00%
Theft from the person30.37-25.00%
Robbery20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.7217.65%
Anti-social behaviour92.44-25.00%
Theft from the person41.10100.00%
Robbery40.49100.00%
Burglary30.4950.00%
Drugs30.37200.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-25.00%
Public order30.37-40.00%
Other theft20.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.201600.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.080.00%
Other theft81.470.00%
Public order50.980.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.7180.00%
Vehicle crime71.100.00%
Burglary50.85-16.67%
Other theft40.61-20.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.47-42.86%
Vehicle crime71.9540.00%
Burglary60.8520.00%
Theft from the person60.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.73-50.00%
Other theft50.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%
Public order10.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.1855.56%
Anti-social behaviour103.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.22-37.50%
Theft from the person50.6166.67%
Burglary50.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-33.33%
Public order30.49200.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Other theft20.24-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.200.00%
Vehicle crime81.470.00%
Other theft70.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.850.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Theft from the person30.490.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Public order10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202412
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202417
February 20241
January 202414
December 202316
November 202328
October 202318

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rolt Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bowditch
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dragoon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foreshore
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Longshore
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barfleur Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Evelyn Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Millard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Czar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Alverton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grinstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Childers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Prince Street
    Total1
    Public order1