LEATHWELL ROAD, SE8 4JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4JL

LEATHWELL ROAD, SE8 4JL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.48 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4JL 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 4JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4JL, encompassing approximately 2052 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (24.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE8 4JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornmill Lane with total crimes: 21
  • Thurston Road with total crimes: 13
  • Loampit Vale with total crimes: 7

LEATHWELL ROAD, SE8 4JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4158.4824.24%
Anti-social behaviour2019.98-9.09%
Other theft159.75150.00%
Theft from the person157.31-6.25%
Drugs67.310.00%
Vehicle crime52.92150.00%
Bicycle theft32.44200.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Robbery31.46-40.00%
Burglary21.46-66.67%
Other crime20.970.00%
Public order10.97-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3352.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour2216.080.00%
Theft from the person1610.720.00%
Drugs67.800.00%
Burglary62.920.00%
Other theft62.92500.00%
Robbery52.92400.00%
Public order42.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In July 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.460.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.49-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.36-90.62%
Theft from the person21.46-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other theft20.97-84.62%
Public order20.97-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3260.921500.00%
Theft from the person1815.59350.00%
Other theft138.77550.00%
Bicycle theft116.341000.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.360.00%
Vehicle crime104.870.00%
Burglary84.870.00%
Robbery73.900.00%
Public order63.41200.00%
Drugs52.92400.00%
Shoplifting42.440.00%
Other crime11.950.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Other theft20.97-84.62%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-93.94%
Bicycle theft10.97-50.00%
Drugs10.49-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3351.66-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour1316.08-27.78%
Other theft136.34-7.14%
Burglary116.3457.14%
Robbery75.36-41.67%
Theft from the person63.41-70.00%
Shoplifting62.9250.00%
Drugs52.92150.00%
Public order42.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime10.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3666.76-21.74%
Theft from the person2017.54122.22%
Anti-social behaviour189.750.00%
Other theft148.77-17.65%
Robbery126.82140.00%
Public order85.85-20.00%
Burglary73.9016.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.4140.00%
Shoplifting43.4133.33%
Other crime31.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Drugs20.97-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4665.7921.05%
Anti-social behaviour1822.4228.57%
Other theft178.7770.00%
Public order108.2842.86%
Theft from the person94.87-18.18%
Drugs74.39-12.50%
Burglary63.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime62.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.92-16.67%
Robbery52.44150.00%
Bicycle theft32.44200.00%
Shoplifting31.46-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3858.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour1418.520.00%
Burglary126.820.00%
Theft from the person115.850.00%
Other theft105.360.00%
Drugs84.870.00%
Public order73.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.410.00%
Vehicle crime42.920.00%
Shoplifting41.950.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202433
June 20241
May 20243
April 202432
March 20242
January 202433
December 202336
November 202346
October 202338

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
April 202410
January 202413
December 202318
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
March 20242
January 202413
December 202314
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
May 20242
April 202418
March 20244
January 20246
December 202320
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornmill Lane
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Thurston Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Loampit Vale
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Lewisham Dlr
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. John Penn Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Elverson Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 7. Jerrard Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elswick Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Claybank Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St John'S Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bliss Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Loampit Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Bertrand Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Conington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Parkside Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Copperwood Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A2210
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brookmill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Franklin Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nectarine Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Station Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Morden Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lewisham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Primrose Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. A2211
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lethbridge Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Beck Close
    Total1
    Drugs1