SE8 3PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3PL

SE8 3PL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 210 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.36 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3PL 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 3PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3PL, encompassing approximately 9393 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (2.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)

SE8 3PL 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
  • Comet Place with total crimes: 8

SE8 3PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5722.36850.00%
Anti-social behaviour426.072.44%
Violence and sexual offences284.473.70%
Vehicle crime142.98180.00%
Robbery131.4962.50%
Drugs111.3837.50%
Public order111.1710.00%
Other theft101.17150.00%
Theft from the person91.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.960.00%
Burglary40.85-66.67%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4114.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.362600.00%
Burglary122.870.00%
Public order101.28900.00%
Theft from the person91.060.00%
Drugs80.960.00%
Robbery80.850.00%
Shoplifting60.850.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Other theft40.530.00%
Other crime20.430.00%

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 order10.21-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.22%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5317.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.643500.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.830.00%
Theft from the person131.700.00%
Robbery101.380.00%
Drugs91.060.00%
Other theft80.960.00%
Public order60.85500.00%
Burglary60.640.00%
Vehicle crime60.640.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 order10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-96.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.6044.44%
Violence and sexual offences252.7719.05%
Burglary142.66250.00%
Theft from the person121.4971.43%
Other theft111.28-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson61.17-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.64500.00%
Drugs60.6450.00%
Robbery20.64-60.00%
Public order10.21-90.91%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.71-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.24-45.45%
Shoplifting171.92750.00%
Other theft131.81-13.33%
Public order111.38120.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.170.00%
Theft from the person70.75-30.00%
Robbery50.75-16.67%
Drugs40.530.00%
Burglary40.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.3173.68%
Violence and sexual offences253.5166.67%
Other theft152.66-6.25%
Theft from the person101.6011.11%
Vehicle crime91.06-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9675.00%
Robbery60.75100.00%
Burglary60.6420.00%
Public order50.64150.00%
Drugs40.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.43-60.00%
Shoplifting20.21-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.860.00%
Other theft162.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.700.00%
Vehicle crime101.600.00%
Theft from the person91.060.00%
Shoplifting70.960.00%
Drugs60.750.00%
Burglary50.640.00%
Bicycle theft50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.530.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 202311
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
July 20241
April 202436
March 20241
January 202425
December 202321
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202441
April 202416
January 202426
December 202318
November 202333
October 202319

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20246
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202413
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 20246
April 202453
December 202317
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20248
January 202411
December 202313
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 3PL 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. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Deptford Church Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Copperas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
  • 10. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Creekside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Clarence Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gonson Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 23. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Glaisher Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 27. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Douglas Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bronze Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1