SE8 4DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4DW

SE8 4DW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 203 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.97 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4DW 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 4DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4DW, encompassing approximately 6349 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-32.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)

SE8 4DW 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 4DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3931.97-32.76%
Violence and sexual offences396.1411.43%
Shoplifting236.1476.92%
Theft from the person223.6246.67%
Vehicle crime193.46280.00%
Other theft142.99100.00%
Robbery132.2085.71%
Public order92.05-35.71%
Drugs81.42-50.00%
Burglary71.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1016.67%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5830.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences359.131066.67%
Drugs165.510.00%
Theft from the person152.520.00%
Burglary142.360.00%
Public order142.201300.00%
Shoplifting132.200.00%
Robbery72.050.00%
Other theft71.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.100.00%
Vehicle crime50.940.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 offences30.63200.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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 person10.16-93.75%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6429.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour4410.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.932200.00%
Theft from the person163.620.00%
Other theft102.520.00%
Robbery91.570.00%
Vehicle crime91.420.00%
Burglary61.420.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Drugs30.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-96.88%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3827.5622.58%
Violence and sexual offences325.98-17.95%
Shoplifting215.04-40.00%
Burglary193.3126.67%
Other theft162.9914.29%
Public order112.52-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.7380.00%
Drugs81.42300.00%
Theft from the person71.26-22.22%
Robbery41.10-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.4750.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3927.885.41%
Shoplifting356.14118.75%
Anti-social behaviour315.516.90%
Burglary154.88114.29%
Other theft142.360.00%
Public order122.2033.33%
Theft from the person91.89125.00%
Robbery91.42-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.79-55.56%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.992.78%
Anti-social behaviour295.8338.10%
Shoplifting164.57-23.81%
Other theft142.52-6.67%
Robbery112.20450.00%
Vehicle crime91.7350.00%
Public order91.420.00%
Burglary71.42-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.10-40.00%
Theft from the person40.94-50.00%
Drugs40.63100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.99-40.98%
Anti-social behaviour215.67-40.00%
Shoplifting213.3190.91%
Other theft153.31-6.25%
Burglary112.3610.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.73-23.08%
Public order91.57-43.75%
Theft from the person81.42-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.260.00%
Bicycle theft30.9450.00%
Robbery20.47-83.33%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs20.31-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6131.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour359.610.00%
Other theft165.510.00%
Public order162.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.520.00%
Robbery122.050.00%
Theft from the person111.890.00%
Shoplifting111.730.00%
Burglary101.730.00%
Drugs81.570.00%
Vehicle crime61.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 20246
January 202419
December 202315
November 20237
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
April 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
May 20241
April 202416
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202458
April 202444
January 202438
December 202331
November 202329
October 202321
September 202335

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202410
January 202416
December 202314
November 202314
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
April 202464
January 202421
December 202335
November 202316
October 202321
September 202311

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202435
July 20243
June 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202432
December 202339
November 202337
October 202336
September 202361

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 202311
October 20232
September 202312

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 4DW 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. 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. Blackheath Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Deptford Broadway
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Alpha Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Deal'S Gateway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Crosslet Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Burgos Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Admiral Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Comet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Douglas Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. New Butt Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Harton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Florence Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Speedwell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2