ASHMEAD MEWS, SE8 4DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4DS

ASHMEAD MEWS, SE8 4DS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.95 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4DS 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 4DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4DS, encompassing approximately 3510 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SE8 4DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tanner'S Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Avon Road with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5

ASHMEAD MEWS, SE8 4DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.9523.53%
Anti-social behaviour135.98-13.33%
Other theft73.70250.00%
Vehicle crime71.99600.00%
Drugs71.9940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99-50.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.57-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.6670.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.840.00%
Public order84.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.280.00%
Drugs51.71150.00%
Theft from the person41.420.00%
Burglary31.14-57.14%
Other theft20.85-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.270.00%
Other theft82.850.00%
Burglary72.280.00%
Vehicle crime61.990.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Theft from the person41.140.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.57-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.8013.33%
Other theft104.8442.86%
Burglary72.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.99133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.9950.00%
Public order61.71100.00%
Shoplifting51.710.00%
Possession of weapons31.42200.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.67-34.78%
Other theft74.2716.67%
Shoplifting51.9925.00%
Theft from the person41.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-60.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-25.00%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.6664.29%
Anti-social behaviour106.5525.00%
Other theft62.850.00%
Vehicle crime51.7125.00%
Burglary41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14300.00%
Public order41.1433.33%
Shoplifting41.140.00%
Drugs31.14-25.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.990.00%
Other theft62.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Shoplifting41.140.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
April 202415
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
March 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202410
January 202417
December 202315
November 202323
October 202314

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tanner'S Hill
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Avon Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Admiral Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lloyd Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. St John'S Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lewisham Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Manor Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Seager Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cranbrook Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Oscar Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lucas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Francis Harvey Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. A2210
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brookmill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Loampit Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Vanguard Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wickham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Friendly Street Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Somerset Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Luxmore Street
    Total1
    Drugs1