DEPTFORD CHURCH STREET, SE8 4RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4RZ

DEPTFORD CHURCH STREET, SE8 4RZ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 254 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.27 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4RZ 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 4RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4RZ, encompassing approximately 6154 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (67) incidents (294.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-13.21% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE8 4RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 49
  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22

DEPTFORD CHURCH STREET, SE8 4RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6741.27294.12%
Anti-social behaviour4610.89-13.21%
Violence and sexual offences407.4733.33%
Vehicle crime206.50233.33%
Theft from the person193.2511.76%
Robbery163.0960.00%
Other theft152.60114.29%
Public order102.4411.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.6220.00%
Drugs50.97-61.54%
Burglary50.81-58.33%
Possession of weapons30.81200.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5329.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences308.61900.00%
Shoplifting174.870.00%
Theft from the person172.760.00%
Drugs132.760.00%
Burglary122.110.00%
Robbery101.950.00%
Public order91.62800.00%
Other theft71.460.00%
Vehicle crime61.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
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 offences30.65200.00%
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 offences10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.16-95.65%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6433.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour4210.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.823000.00%
Theft from the person235.040.00%
Robbery113.740.00%
Vehicle crime101.790.00%
Other theft91.620.00%
Burglary71.460.00%
Drugs61.140.00%
Public order40.97300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.32-90.00%
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 behaviour3827.6215.15%
Violence and sexual offences326.17-11.11%
Burglary255.2038.89%
Shoplifting164.06-48.39%
Other theft122.60-20.00%
Theft from the person121.95100.00%
Public order101.95-23.08%
Drugs71.6275.00%
Vehicle crime51.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-50.00%
Robbery40.65-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.7324.14%
Anti-social behaviour335.8522.22%
Shoplifting315.36138.46%
Burglary185.04100.00%
Other theft152.92-6.25%
Public order132.4444.44%
Robbery112.11-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.7960.00%
Theft from the person61.3020.00%
Vehicle crime50.97-44.44%
Drugs40.81-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.65200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.75-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour274.7112.50%
Other theft164.3914.29%
Shoplifting132.60-40.91%
Robbery122.11500.00%
Vehicle crime91.9528.57%
Public order91.4612.50%
Burglary91.46-40.00%
Theft from the person51.46-44.44%
Drugs50.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.81-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.520.00%
Shoplifting223.900.00%
Burglary153.570.00%
Other theft142.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.270.00%
Theft from the person91.620.00%
Public order81.460.00%
Vehicle crime71.300.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Robbery20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202453
April 202442
January 202438
December 202333
November 202327
October 202324

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20249
January 202412
December 202315
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 92 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
May 20241
April 202423
January 202412
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 202313
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202417
April 202464
January 202416
December 202331
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202430
July 20243
June 20241
April 202431
March 20241
January 202432
December 202336
November 202329
October 202334

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202411
January 20244
December 202311
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
April 20247
January 202425
December 202318
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bruford Court
    Total49
    Shoplifting44
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Deptford High Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. B208
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Reginald Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Blackheath Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Deptford Bridge
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wilshaw Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Deptford Church Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Reginald Square
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Admiralty Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Deptford Broadway
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Creekside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. Deal'S Gateway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Creative Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Crosslet Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Burgos Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Admiral Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Comet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1