SE8 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4BL

SE8 4BL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.60 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4BL, encompassing approximately 4694 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 4BL area, explore the SE8 4BL 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 (-2.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-26.42% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)

SE8 4BL 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

SE8 4BL 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 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4542.60-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour399.59-26.42%
Theft from the person218.3116.67%
Shoplifting214.47320.00%
Robbery134.4718.18%
Drugs122.77-45.45%
Vehicle crime122.56300.00%
Other theft112.5637.50%
Public order82.3414.29%
Burglary81.70-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.70133.33%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5341.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences4611.292200.00%
Drugs229.802100.00%
Theft from the person184.691700.00%
Burglary143.830.00%
Robbery112.980.00%
Other theft82.340.00%
Public order71.70250.00%
Shoplifting51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

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 arson10.640.00%
Public order10.21-83.33%
Robbery10.21-90.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5744.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences4312.144200.00%
Anti-social behaviour369.160.00%
Theft from the person177.670.00%
Other theft143.621300.00%
Vehicle crime112.980.00%
Robbery102.340.00%
Drugs72.130.00%
Burglary61.490.00%
Public order61.28200.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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 arson51.92-44.44%
Public order21.07-83.33%
Other theft10.43-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences10.21-96.43%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3237.2845.45%
Violence and sexual offences286.82-36.36%
Theft from the person225.96144.44%
Burglary204.6911.11%
Other theft164.26-27.27%
Public order123.41-25.00%
Robbery92.56-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson91.92-10.00%
Drugs81.92100.00%
Shoplifting61.70-66.67%
Other crime51.28400.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Bicycle theft40.8533.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4439.19-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour229.37-24.14%
Other theft224.694.76%
Burglary184.6980.00%
Shoplifting183.831700.00%
Public order163.830.00%
Robbery133.41-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson102.77-28.57%
Theft from the person92.13-25.00%
Drugs41.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.85-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4841.1129.73%
Anti-social behaviour2910.2281.25%
Other theft216.18-8.70%
Robbery194.47216.67%
Public order164.0545.45%
Criminal damage and arson143.41-17.65%
Theft from the person122.98-33.33%
Burglary102.5611.11%
Vehicle crime102.1325.00%
Bicycle theft62.13200.00%
Drugs61.28-25.00%
Shoplifting11.28-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3735.780.00%
Other theft237.880.00%
Theft from the person184.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.620.00%
Public order113.410.00%
Burglary92.340.00%
Shoplifting91.920.00%
Vehicle crime81.920.00%
Drugs81.700.00%
Robbery61.700.00%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202453
April 202436
January 202432
December 202322
November 202329
October 202316

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202446
July 20242
June 20241
April 202443
March 20241
January 202428
December 202344
November 202348
October 202337

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202414
March 20241
January 202416
December 202322
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 20241
April 202417
January 202422
December 20239
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
May 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 202313
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
March 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 202412
December 202316
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 20246
January 202420
December 202318
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.71 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 202318
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
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 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 4BL 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. New Cross
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parkfield Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Reginald Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wilshaw Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Alpha Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Chestnut Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grehan Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Batavia Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Primrose Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Achilles Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Exeter Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2