DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, SE8 3PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3PQ

DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, SE8 3PQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.06 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3PQ 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 3PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3PQ, encompassing approximately 9434 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (866.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-17.02% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)

SE8 3PQ 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

DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, SE8 3PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5824.06866.67%
Anti-social behaviour396.15-17.02%
Violence and sexual offences394.1330.00%
Vehicle crime164.13300.00%
Robbery151.7087.50%
Theft from the person131.598.33%
Other theft121.38140.00%
Public order101.270.00%
Drugs91.06-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson70.95600.00%
Burglary50.74-61.54%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4715.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.981400.00%
Burglary133.180.00%
Theft from the person121.380.00%
Drugs111.270.00%
Public order101.17900.00%
Robbery81.060.00%
Shoplifting60.850.00%
Other theft50.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.32-94.44%
Public order10.21-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5720.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.043500.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.820.00%
Theft from the person193.070.00%
Robbery102.010.00%
Drugs101.060.00%
Vehicle crime71.060.00%
Public order70.74600.00%
Other theft50.740.00%
Burglary50.530.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
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 order10.21-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.83%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.1021.74%
Violence and sexual offences242.97-14.29%
Burglary182.54100.00%
Theft from the person171.91183.33%
Other theft91.80-43.75%
Public order80.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.85-22.22%
Drugs70.7416.67%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Robbery50.53-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.5350.00%
Shoplifting20.32-88.24%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.167.69%
Anti-social behaviour232.97-23.33%
Shoplifting172.44750.00%
Other theft161.80-5.88%
Public order121.7050.00%
Robbery91.270.00%
Burglary90.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9528.57%
Drugs60.95100.00%
Theft from the person60.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.64-58.33%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3014.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.180.00%
Other theft172.760.00%
Theft from the person121.800.00%
Vehicle crime121.270.00%
Robbery91.270.00%
Public order80.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.850.00%
Burglary60.740.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202410
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202447
April 202429
January 202428
December 202323
November 202330

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202430
July 20242
April 202436
March 20241
January 202424
December 202328
November 202326

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202419
January 202417
December 20236
November 202312

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 20246
April 202457
January 20242
December 202317
November 20232

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 20245
January 202418
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 202316
November 202317

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 3PQ 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. Reginald Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Deptford Church Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Deptford Broadway
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mornington Road
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Creekside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 18. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Creative Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gonson Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 25. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 27. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Stanley Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Comet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1