NEW BUTT LANE, SE8 4SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 4SL

NEW BUTT LANE, SE8 4SL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 232 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.88 per 1,000 population. This SE8 4SL 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 4SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 4SL, encompassing approximately 7055 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)

SE8 4SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Mornington Road with total crimes: 12

NEW BUTT LANE, SE8 4SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5232.88-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences457.3725.00%
Theft from the person236.3835.29%
Shoplifting233.2676.92%
Vehicle crime233.26283.33%
Other theft163.26166.67%
Robbery142.2727.27%
Public order101.980.00%
Burglary81.42-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.1340.00%
Drugs60.99-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.85200.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6027.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences368.501100.00%
Theft from the person175.100.00%
Burglary142.410.00%
Drugs141.980.00%
Shoplifting131.980.00%
Robbery111.840.00%
Public order101.56900.00%
Other theft61.420.00%
Vehicle crime60.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.850.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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 offences30.57200.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.14-95.45%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6229.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour448.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences306.242900.00%
Theft from the person224.250.00%
Vehicle crime113.120.00%
Robbery101.560.00%
Other theft91.420.00%
Burglary81.280.00%
Drugs61.130.00%
Public order50.85400.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

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 order10.28-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.97%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4225.0916.67%
Violence and sexual offences335.95-10.81%
Burglary254.6847.06%
Shoplifting163.54-46.67%
Other theft132.27-18.75%
Theft from the person101.8442.86%
Public order91.42-30.77%
Drugs71.28133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.8525.00%
Robbery40.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.5750.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3725.808.82%
Anti-social behaviour365.2412.50%
Shoplifting305.10150.00%
Burglary174.2588.89%
Other theft162.41-11.11%
Public order132.2744.44%
Robbery101.84-16.67%
Theft from the person71.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.9940.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-63.64%
Drugs30.57-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.68-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour324.8233.33%
Other theft184.5420.00%
Robbery122.55500.00%
Shoplifting121.70-36.84%
Vehicle crime111.7022.22%
Public order91.5612.50%
Burglary91.28-40.00%
Theft from the person61.28-25.00%
Drugs50.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.71-54.55%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.100.00%
Shoplifting193.400.00%
Other theft152.690.00%
Burglary152.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.130.00%
Vehicle crime91.560.00%
Theft from the person81.280.00%
Public order81.130.00%
Bicycle theft31.130.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 20248
January 202425
December 202317
November 20239
October 202315

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
May 20241
April 202422
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202460
April 202444
January 202442
December 202336
November 202332
October 202324

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20249
January 202413
December 202316
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
April 202462
January 202416
December 202330
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202436
July 20243
June 20241
April 202430
March 20241
January 202433
December 202337
November 202334
October 202336

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
April 202411
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202410
January 20244
December 202310
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 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 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Deptford High Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mornington Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Tanner'S Hill
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Alpha Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Creekside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 24. Deal'S Gateway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Creative Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Crosslet Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Burgos Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1