SE8 4DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4DF

SE8 4DF, Lewisham has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.48 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4DF 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 4DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4DF, encompassing approximately 6742 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-27.87% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (19.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)

SE8 4DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Mornington Road with total crimes: 12

SE8 4DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4432.48-27.87%
Violence and sexual offences436.5319.44%
Theft from the person256.3825.00%
Shoplifting243.7184.62%
Vehicle crime203.56233.33%
Robbery162.97128.57%
Other theft132.3785.71%
Public order101.93-33.33%
Burglary71.48-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.0440.00%
Drugs61.04-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6129.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences369.051100.00%
Theft from the person205.340.00%
Drugs162.970.00%
Public order152.371400.00%
Burglary132.220.00%
Shoplifting131.930.00%
Robbery71.930.00%
Other theft71.040.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.59200.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.15-94.74%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6529.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour449.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.532400.00%
Theft from the person193.710.00%
Robbery102.820.00%
Vehicle crime91.480.00%
Other theft91.330.00%
Burglary81.330.00%
Public order51.190.00%
Drugs30.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-97.06%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3928.0321.88%
Violence and sexual offences345.78-10.53%
Burglary225.0429.41%
Shoplifting223.26-37.14%
Other theft173.2630.77%
Theft from the person122.5233.33%
Public order121.78-20.00%
Drugs81.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1933.33%
Robbery41.19-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.4450.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.295.56%
Shoplifting355.64118.75%
Anti-social behaviour325.1910.34%
Burglary174.75142.86%
Public order152.5236.36%
Other theft132.22-7.14%
Robbery101.93-9.09%
Theft from the person91.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.330.00%
Vehicle crime50.89-50.00%
Drugs20.74-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.3452.63%
Shoplifting164.30-23.81%
Other theft142.37-30.00%
Robbery112.08266.67%
Public order111.6322.22%
Vehicle crime101.6325.00%
Burglary71.48-46.15%
Theft from the person61.04-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.89-40.00%
Drugs50.89150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.290.00%
Shoplifting215.340.00%
Other theft203.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.970.00%
Burglary132.820.00%
Theft from the person111.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.630.00%
Public order91.480.00%
Vehicle crime81.330.00%
Bicycle theft31.190.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 20248
January 202422
December 202317
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
April 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 202315
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 103 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
May 20241
April 202419
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202461
April 202444
January 202439
December 202332
November 202329
October 202319

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20249
January 202417
December 202313
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
April 202465
January 202422
December 202335
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202436
July 20243
June 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202434
December 202338
November 202336
October 202336

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202410
January 20244
December 202310
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 4DF 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. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mornington Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. New Cross
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Deptford Bridge
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wilshaw Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tanner'S Hill
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Deptford Church Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Deptford Broadway
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Deal'S Gateway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Creative Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Crosslet Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Burgos Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Admiral Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Comet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Douglas Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1