OSCAR STREET, SE8 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4QJ

OSCAR STREET, SE8 4QJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.37 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4QJ, encompassing approximately 4930 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)

SE8 4QJ 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

OSCAR STREET, SE8 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2526.37-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences245.07-4.00%
Vehicle crime144.87600.00%
Theft from the person132.84-7.14%
Shoplifting122.649.09%
Robbery102.43233.33%
Other theft92.0350.00%
Drugs81.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-16.67%
Public order41.01-66.67%
Burglary30.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3525.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.101150.00%
Theft from the person145.070.00%
Public order122.840.00%
Shoplifting112.430.00%
Drugs82.230.00%
Other theft61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.220.00%
Robbery31.220.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.41100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.20-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3021.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.091500.00%
Shoplifting133.250.00%
Vehicle crime112.640.00%
Theft from the person102.230.00%
Other theft72.030.00%
Robbery61.420.00%
Burglary61.220.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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 arson20.61-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-95.65%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.790.00%
Shoplifting214.6716.67%
Anti-social behaviour204.2653.85%
Public order154.06114.29%
Burglary133.04-7.14%
Other theft132.6462.50%
Criminal damage and arson112.64266.67%
Robbery42.23-42.86%
Drugs40.81100.00%
Bicycle theft30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.61200.00%
Theft from the person20.61-66.67%
Other crime20.41100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.91-20.69%
Shoplifting184.6720.00%
Burglary143.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.84-7.14%
Other theft82.64-46.67%
Public order71.6216.67%
Robbery71.42-22.22%
Theft from the person61.42200.00%
Vehicle crime31.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-50.00%
Drugs20.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.33-3.33%
Other theft155.8836.36%
Shoplifting153.04-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour143.040.00%
Robbery92.84350.00%
Burglary71.83-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.420.00%
Public order61.22-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.2220.00%
Drugs41.2233.33%
Theft from the person20.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.120.00%
Shoplifting196.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.850.00%
Other theft112.840.00%
Burglary92.230.00%
Public order71.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.420.00%
Vehicle crime51.220.00%
Theft from the person41.010.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202435
April 202430
January 202420
December 202313
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 20242
June 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 202423
December 202323
November 202329
October 202330

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 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20244
January 202415
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202413
January 202421
December 202318
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
May 20241
April 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
March 20242
January 202411
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 202413
December 202314
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
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 4QJ 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. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Deptford Broadway
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Alpha Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Deal'S Gateway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Admiral Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lloyd Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. St John'S Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lewisham Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Manor Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Comet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Harton Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Florence Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Speedwell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Seager Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cranbrook Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Oscar Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lucas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Francis Harvey Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Brookmill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Vanguard Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Wickham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1