ST JOHNS VALE, SE8 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4EA

ST JOHNS VALE, SE8 4EA, Lewisham has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.74 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4EA, encompassing approximately 3071 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SE8 4EA 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

ST JOHNS VALE, SE8 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.7460.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.42-22.22%
Vehicle crime74.56600.00%
Other theft62.28200.00%
Drugs61.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.950.00%
Robbery21.63100.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour186.5163.64%
Public order75.86133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.280.00%
Drugs41.630.00%
Burglary31.30-57.14%
Theft from the person30.980.00%
Other theft20.98-71.43%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.880.00%
Vehicle crime83.580.00%
Other theft72.600.00%
Burglary72.280.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Theft from the person30.980.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.810.00%
Other theft106.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.26-11.11%
Burglary62.6050.00%
Shoplifting61.9520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9566.67%
Public order41.630.00%
Possession of weapons31.30200.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.33-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.51-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour96.84-25.00%
Other theft82.9360.00%
Theft from the person62.60500.00%
Shoplifting51.9525.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Burglary41.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-40.00%
Robbery10.98-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.740.00%
Burglary53.910.00%
Other theft51.630.00%
Vehicle crime51.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.630.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Shoplifting41.300.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
April 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
March 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202420
April 202415
January 202421
December 202321
November 202333

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 4EA 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. Elverson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Elswick Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Admiral Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lloyd Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. St John'S Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bliss Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Loampit Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Tyrwhitt Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Manor Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Deal'S Gateway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Cranbrook Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Oscar Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lucas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. A2210
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brookmill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thurston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lewisham Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Vanguard Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Wickham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Friendly Street Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Beck Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Halesworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Sunninghill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Somerset Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1