WATSONS STREET, SE8 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4AY

WATSONS STREET, SE8 4AY, Lewisham has recorded a total of 211 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.71 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4AY, encompassing approximately 7102 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 4AY area, explore the SE8 4AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-23.21% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)

SE8 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Mornington Road with total crimes: 12
  • Comet Place with total crimes: 8

WATSONS STREET, SE8 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour436.34-23.21%
Theft from the person266.0530.00%
Shoplifting213.66320.00%
Vehicle crime172.96466.67%
Robbery142.3927.27%
Public order101.970.00%
Other theft101.4111.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.4150.00%
Burglary71.27-50.00%
Drugs70.99-63.16%
Other crime20.99100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5627.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences367.881100.00%
Theft from the person205.071900.00%
Drugs192.821800.00%
Burglary142.680.00%
Robbery111.970.00%
Public order101.55400.00%
Other theft91.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.270.00%
Shoplifting50.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.99200.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.14-85.71%
Robbery10.14-92.31%
Theft from the person10.14-95.24%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5729.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences398.031850.00%
Anti-social behaviour375.490.00%
Theft from the person215.210.00%
Robbery132.960.00%
Vehicle crime111.830.00%
Other theft81.55700.00%
Public order71.13250.00%
Drugs70.990.00%
Burglary50.990.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson51.41-37.50%
Public order20.70-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.28-91.67%
Other theft10.28-90.91%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3121.9640.91%
Violence and sexual offences244.36-38.46%
Burglary193.3811.76%
Theft from the person182.68157.14%
Public order122.53-14.29%
Other theft111.69-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.55-38.46%
Drugs71.1340.00%
Robbery70.99-36.36%
Shoplifting60.99-62.50%
Other crime50.84400.00%
Vehicle crime50.7066.67%
Bicycle theft30.7050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.9311.43%
Anti-social behaviour225.49-24.14%
Other theft203.105.26%
Burglary172.82142.86%
Shoplifting162.391500.00%
Public order142.257.69%
Criminal damage and arson131.97-13.33%
Robbery111.83-35.29%
Theft from the person71.55-46.15%
Drugs50.99-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.70-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.42-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.9370.59%
Other theft194.08-5.00%
Robbery172.68325.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.39-6.25%
Theft from the person132.11-23.53%
Public order131.8362.50%
Vehicle crime111.8337.50%
Drugs81.55100.00%
Burglary71.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft60.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.84-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.250.00%
Other theft204.930.00%
Theft from the person172.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.390.00%
Burglary142.250.00%
Shoplifting91.970.00%
Vehicle crime81.270.00%
Public order81.130.00%
Robbery41.130.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
May 20241
April 202413
January 20247
December 202311
November 202317
October 20234

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
May 20241
March 20245
January 20248
December 202313
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202436
July 20243
June 20241
April 202439
March 20242
January 202424
December 202339
November 202335
October 202335

A total of 124 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202421
January 202418
December 20237
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202456
April 202437
January 202431
December 202322
November 202329
October 202317

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 20245
January 202419
December 202317
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20248
March 20241
January 202411
December 202320
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20245
April 202457
January 20246
December 202316
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 202411
January 20245
December 20233
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 4AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Deptford High Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Mornington Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Cross
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parkfield Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Reginald Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wilshaw Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Deptford Church Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Deptford Broadway
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tanner'S Hill
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Alpha Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Grehan Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Achilles Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Exeter Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 30. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1