MORNINGTON ROAD, SE8 4BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4BN

MORNINGTON ROAD, SE8 4BN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.35 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4BN 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 4BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4BN, encompassing approximately 5123 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)

SE8 4BN 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

MORNINGTON ROAD, SE8 4BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5042.358.70%
Anti-social behaviour449.76-24.14%
Theft from the person228.5922.22%
Shoplifting214.29320.00%
Vehicle crime154.10400.00%
Robbery132.9318.18%
Drugs122.54-42.86%
Other theft112.3437.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.15200.00%
Public order91.7628.57%
Burglary81.76-38.46%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5838.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences4611.322200.00%
Drugs218.982000.00%
Theft from the person184.101700.00%
Burglary133.510.00%
Robbery112.540.00%
Other theft82.150.00%
Public order71.56250.00%
Shoplifting51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 order21.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.39100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

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 arson10.590.00%
Public order10.20-85.71%
Robbery10.20-90.00%

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
Shoplifting5741.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.124200.00%
Anti-social behaviour378.390.00%
Theft from the person187.220.00%
Other theft143.511300.00%
Vehicle crime122.730.00%
Robbery102.340.00%
Public order71.95250.00%
Drugs71.370.00%
Burglary61.370.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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 arson51.76-44.44%
Public order20.98-84.62%
Other theft10.39-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-96.55%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3234.1539.13%
Violence and sexual offences296.25-32.56%
Theft from the person225.66144.44%
Burglary204.2911.11%
Other theft143.90-33.33%
Public order132.73-18.75%
Robbery92.54-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson91.76-10.00%
Drugs81.76100.00%
Shoplifting61.56-62.50%
Other crime51.17400.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Bicycle theft40.7833.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4335.32-12.24%
Anti-social behaviour238.39-25.81%
Other theft214.495.00%
Burglary184.10100.00%
Public order163.510.00%
Shoplifting163.121500.00%
Robbery133.12-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson102.54-33.33%
Theft from the person91.95-25.00%
Drugs41.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.78-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.78-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4938.2528.95%
Anti-social behaviour319.5682.35%
Other theft206.05-16.67%
Robbery193.90216.67%
Public order163.7145.45%
Criminal damage and arson153.12-11.76%
Theft from the person122.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime112.3422.22%
Burglary92.150.00%
Bicycle theft61.76100.00%
Drugs61.17-25.00%
Shoplifting11.17-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3833.76-41.54%
Other theft247.429.09%
Theft from the person184.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour173.51-58.54%
Criminal damage and arson173.3270.00%
Public order113.32-21.43%
Vehicle crime92.15-10.00%
Burglary91.760.00%
Shoplifting91.7680.00%
Drugs81.7633.33%
Robbery61.56-53.85%
Possession of weapons31.170.00%
Bicycle theft30.5950.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6543.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour4112.690.00%
Other theft228.000.00%
Theft from the person214.290.00%
Public order144.100.00%
Robbery132.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.540.00%
Vehicle crime101.950.00%
Burglary91.950.00%
Drugs61.760.00%
Shoplifting51.170.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202458
April 202437
January 202432
December 202323
November 202331
October 202317
September 202341

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202446
July 20242
June 20241
April 202443
March 20241
January 202429
December 202343
November 202349
October 202338
September 202365

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202414
March 20241
January 202414
December 202321
November 202320
October 202324
September 202322

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 20241
April 202418
January 202422
December 20239
November 202312
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.56 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
September 202313

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
May 20241
March 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202413
December 202316
November 202316
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 20246
January 202420
December 202318
November 20239
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 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
September 20235

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 202412
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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
September 20231

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 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 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 4BN 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Deptford Broadway
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Tanner'S Hill
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Alpha Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chestnut Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grehan Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Batavia Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Primrose Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Achilles Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Exeter Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1