SE8 4ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4ER

SE8 4ER, Lewisham has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.63 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4ER 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 4ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4ER, encompassing approximately 4681 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)

SE8 4ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Deptford Bridge with total crimes: 7

SE8 4ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2425.63-22.58%
Violence and sexual offences235.13-14.81%
Vehicle crime124.911100.00%
Shoplifting122.569.09%
Theft from the person112.56-15.38%
Other theft92.3550.00%
Drugs91.9228.57%
Robbery71.92133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-28.57%
Public order41.07-63.64%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3125.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.621250.00%
Theft from the person135.770.00%
Shoplifting112.780.00%
Public order112.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.350.00%
Drugs71.500.00%
Other theft61.500.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.43100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.21-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2620.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.551200.00%
Other theft92.780.00%
Shoplifting91.920.00%
Theft from the person91.920.00%
Vehicle crime91.920.00%
Burglary71.920.00%
Robbery61.500.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

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 arson20.64-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-95.45%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.064.76%
Shoplifting204.7011.11%
Anti-social behaviour174.2721.43%
Burglary143.630.00%
Public order122.99100.00%
Other theft112.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.35100.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Theft from the person30.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Robbery20.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.79-25.00%
Shoplifting184.4920.00%
Burglary143.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.997.69%
Other theft112.99-8.33%
Theft from the person62.35200.00%
Public order61.28-14.29%
Robbery41.28-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.0712.00%
Shoplifting155.98-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.20-7.14%
Other theft122.7850.00%
Burglary82.56-11.11%
Public order71.710.00%
Robbery71.50250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5025.00%
Vehicle crime51.070.00%
Drugs41.0733.33%
Theft from the person20.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.000.00%
Shoplifting185.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.840.00%
Burglary92.990.00%
Other theft81.920.00%
Public order71.710.00%
Vehicle crime51.500.00%
Theft from the person41.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
April 202426
January 202417
December 202314
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
July 20242
June 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202422
December 202321
November 202328
October 202325

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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
December 20231

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20244
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20249
January 202420
December 202318
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
May 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249
January 202411
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
March 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20247
January 202414
December 202314
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 4ER 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
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Deptford Bridge
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wilshaw Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tanner'S Hill
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Deptford Broadway
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Deal'S Gateway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Crosslet Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Admiral Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lloyd Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. St John'S Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lewisham Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Manor Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Florence Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Seager Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cranbrook Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Oscar Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lucas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Francis Harvey Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. A2210
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brookmill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Vanguard Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Wickham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Friendly Street Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Beck Close
    Total1
    Drugs1