CAPSTAN ROAD, SE8 3RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3RE

CAPSTAN ROAD, SE8 3RE, Lewisham has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3RE 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 3RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3RE, encompassing approximately 6472 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

SE8 3RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8
  • Carteret Way with total crimes: 6
  • Bowditch with total crimes: 5

CAPSTAN ROAD, SE8 3RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.8955.56%
Violence and sexual offences132.16-7.14%
Burglary112.01175.00%
Public order81.70166.67%
Vehicle crime61.2450.00%
Other theft40.93300.00%
Theft from the person30.6250.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%

In August 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 offences146.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.4216.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.1618.18%
Other theft62.0150.00%
Public order60.93100.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-83.33%

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 offences127.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8557.14%
Theft from the person61.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.9366.67%
Other theft40.77-42.86%
Burglary30.62-57.14%
Public order30.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.50-6.25%
Theft from the person92.32125.00%
Other theft71.39133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.080.00%
Burglary71.0840.00%
Robbery41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.47-22.22%
Burglary51.08400.00%
Theft from the person40.77-33.33%
Public order30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-40.00%
Other theft30.46-40.00%
Robbery10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences208.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.090.00%
Theft from the person61.390.00%
Vehicle crime50.930.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202414
January 202412
December 202315
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202413
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bowditch
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Foreshore
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Longshore
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. George Beard Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barfleur Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Finland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Enterprize Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Dunnage Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Millard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chilton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Rope Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. South Sea Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Windstock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Jodane Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Sapphire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1