SE8 4DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4DH

SE8 4DH, Lewisham has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.23 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4DH 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 4DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4DH, encompassing approximately 5713 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-26.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)

SE8 4DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Mornington Road with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

SE8 4DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3729.23-26.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.4810.34%
Theft from the person185.6020.00%
Shoplifting163.1533.33%
Vehicle crime142.80366.67%
Other theft122.4571.43%
Robbery102.10100.00%
Drugs91.75-43.75%
Public order71.58-41.67%
Burglary51.23-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson50.88-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5029.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences298.751350.00%
Drugs165.080.00%
Theft from the person152.800.00%
Shoplifting122.630.00%
Public order122.100.00%
Burglary112.100.00%
Other theft71.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.230.00%
Robbery51.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.35100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.18-92.31%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5829.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour4110.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.181400.00%
Theft from the person132.630.00%
Other theft102.280.00%
Vehicle crime101.750.00%
Burglary71.750.00%
Robbery61.230.00%
Public order51.050.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.53-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.307.14%
Anti-social behaviour265.2536.84%
Shoplifting214.5510.53%
Burglary153.68-6.25%
Other theft142.637.69%
Public order142.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.45233.33%
Drugs61.75200.00%
Theft from the person41.05-42.86%
Robbery40.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.7050.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.58-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour194.9011.76%
Shoplifting193.3318.75%
Burglary163.33100.00%
Other theft132.80-18.75%
Robbery82.28-27.27%
Public order81.400.00%
Theft from the person71.4075.00%
Vehicle crime41.23-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-50.00%
Drugs20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.936.90%
Anti-social behaviour175.430.00%
Shoplifting162.98-15.79%
Other theft162.8014.29%
Robbery112.80450.00%
Vehicle crime91.9350.00%
Public order81.58-11.11%
Burglary81.40-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.40-33.33%
Theft from the person41.05-50.00%
Drugs40.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.750.00%
Shoplifting195.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.330.00%
Other theft142.980.00%
Burglary112.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.930.00%
Public order91.580.00%
Theft from the person81.580.00%
Vehicle crime61.400.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 20247
January 202415
December 202316
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 20245
January 202414
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
May 20241
April 202413
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202450
April 202441
January 202426
December 202319
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202410
January 202414
December 202313
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202458
January 202421
December 202319
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 20242
June 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202430
December 202328
November 202331
October 202329

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
March 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mornington Road
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Reginald Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Deptford Bridge
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wilshaw Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tanner'S Hill
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Deal'S Gateway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Crosslet Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Admiral Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lloyd Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. St John'S Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lewisham Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Manor Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Comet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. New Butt Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Harton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Florence Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Speedwell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Seager Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cranbrook Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Oscar Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1