BOWDITCH, SE8 3QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3QP

BOWDITCH, SE8 3QP, Lewisham has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.60 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3QP 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 3QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3QP, encompassing approximately 8158 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE8 3QP 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

BOWDITCH, SE8 3QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.606.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.968.33%
Vehicle crime81.59100.00%
Burglary70.98600.00%
Public order70.86250.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Theft from the person30.37200.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.840.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Other theft30.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.7445.45%
Violence and sexual offences131.968.33%
Other theft61.5920.00%
Vehicle crime50.7466.67%
Public order50.61150.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.78-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour111.47120.00%
Other theft51.35-28.57%
Theft from the person30.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-50.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-80.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.37-22.73%
Other theft72.08133.33%
Vehicle crime60.8620.00%
Theft from the person60.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.74-61.54%
Burglary50.6166.67%
Robbery30.61200.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.1122.22%
Anti-social behaviour132.7018.18%
Vehicle crime51.59-16.67%
Public order40.61300.00%
Burglary30.49200.00%
Other theft30.3750.00%
Theft from the person30.37-50.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.210.00%
Theft from the person61.350.00%
Vehicle crime60.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202416
January 202411
December 20235
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202413
January 202412
December 202317
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 3QP 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. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longshore
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. George Beard Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barfleur Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Evelyn Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Enterprize Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dunnage Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Millard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lighter Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Windstock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Jodane Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Alverton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sapphire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1