SE8 3PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3PG

SE8 3PG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.04 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3PG 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 3PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3PG, encompassing approximately 9206 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 3PG area, explore the SE8 3PG 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 (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

SE8 3PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carteret Way with total crimes: 6
  • Bowditch with total crimes: 5
  • Dragoon Road with total crimes: 5

SE8 3PG 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 offences198.0411.76%
Anti-social behaviour142.060.00%
Burglary101.52400.00%
Public order91.09125.00%
Vehicle crime80.98100.00%
Theft from the person60.87500.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Other theft30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.110.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.2828.57%
Violence and sexual offences171.9641.67%
Other theft71.8540.00%
Public order60.76200.00%
Vehicle crime60.6550.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Theft from the person30.33-25.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.1175.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.52-29.41%
Other theft51.30-37.50%
Theft from the person40.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.43-33.33%
Burglary30.43-50.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.52-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour81.85-38.46%
Other theft80.87166.67%
Theft from the person80.87100.00%
Burglary60.8750.00%
Vehicle crime60.6520.00%
Robbery40.65100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.1718.18%
Anti-social behaviour132.82-18.75%
Vehicle crime51.41-28.57%
Public order40.54100.00%
Burglary40.43100.00%
Theft from the person40.43-50.00%
Other theft30.43-25.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-66.67%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.6037.50%
Anti-social behaviour162.39-27.27%
Theft from the person81.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime70.8716.67%
Other theft40.76-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-25.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Burglary20.22-75.00%
Robbery20.22-60.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.080.00%
Theft from the person202.390.00%
Other theft162.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.740.00%
Burglary81.740.00%
Vehicle crime60.870.00%
Robbery50.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234
September 202316

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 202417
January 202412
December 202317
November 202326
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20246
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 202320

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
April 202418
January 202414
December 20238
November 202313
October 202316
September 202322

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bowditch
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dragoon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Foreshore
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Longshore
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. George Beard Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barfleur Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Evelyn Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Enterprize Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dunnage Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Millard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chilton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Windstock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Jodane Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1