SE8 4DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4DN

SE8 4DN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.93 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4DN 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 4DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4DN, encompassing approximately 6084 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 4DN area, explore the SE8 4DN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE8 4DN area, visit the SE8 4DN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE8 4DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Comet Place with total crimes: 8

SE8 4DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3828.9315.15%
Anti-social behaviour346.25-34.62%
Theft from the person205.5933.33%
Shoplifting163.2933.33%
Vehicle crime162.63220.00%
Other theft142.63133.33%
Robbery112.30120.00%
Public order61.81-53.85%
Burglary60.99-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-14.29%
Drugs60.99-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5229.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences338.551550.00%
Drugs155.420.00%
Theft from the person152.470.00%
Burglary132.470.00%
Public order132.140.00%
Shoplifting122.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.970.00%
Other theft61.150.00%
Robbery50.990.00%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.33100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.16-93.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5827.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour399.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.411500.00%
Theft from the person152.630.00%
Vehicle crime102.470.00%
Other theft91.640.00%
Burglary71.480.00%
Public order51.150.00%
Robbery50.820.00%
Drugs30.820.00%

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 arson20.49-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-96.88%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.79-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour265.264.00%
Shoplifting214.275.00%
Burglary193.4518.75%
Other theft163.126.67%
Public order122.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.97150.00%
Drugs81.64300.00%
Theft from the person51.31-37.50%
Robbery40.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.4950.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.829.38%
Anti-social behaviour255.758.70%
Shoplifting204.1125.00%
Burglary163.29128.57%
Other theft152.637.14%
Public order122.4733.33%
Theft from the person81.97100.00%
Robbery81.31-27.27%
Vehicle crime41.31-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-33.33%
Drugs20.66-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.260.00%
Shoplifting163.780.00%
Other theft142.630.00%
Vehicle crime112.300.00%
Robbery111.810.00%
Public order91.810.00%
Burglary71.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.150.00%
Drugs50.990.00%
Theft from the person40.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202452
April 202439
January 202426
December 202325
November 202323

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20249
January 202416
December 202315
November 202314

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
May 20241
April 202415
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
April 20245
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.83 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 202320
November 202316

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
July 20242
June 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 202432
December 202335
November 202332

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
April 20247
January 202419
December 202316
November 20237

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
March 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
April 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 4DN 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. Parking Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Reginald Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Blackheath Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Mornington Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Deptford Church Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Deptford Broadway
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Alpha Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Deal'S Gateway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Crosslet Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Burgos Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Admiral Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St John'S Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Comet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. New Butt Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Harton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Florence Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Speedwell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Seager Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cranbrook Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1