HICKS STREET, SE8 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5AQ

HICKS STREET, SE8 5AQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5AQ, encompassing approximately 7187 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 5AQ area, explore the SE8 5AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

SE8 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Evelyn Street with total crimes: 6
  • Carteret Way with total crimes: 6
  • Bush Road with total crimes: 5

HICKS STREET, SE8 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary128.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.67-52.17%
Violence and sexual offences91.53-30.77%
Vehicle crime71.2575.00%
Theft from the person60.97200.00%
Other theft50.830.00%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Public order20.42-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.20-31.58%
Public order61.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.70100.00%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Theft from the person20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.6327.78%
Violence and sexual offences193.2046.15%
Other theft52.640.00%
Theft from the person30.70-50.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.508.33%
Theft from the person61.8150.00%
Other theft50.83-28.57%
Burglary40.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.56-25.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.54-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.67-40.00%
Other theft71.2516.67%
Burglary60.97100.00%
Theft from the person40.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-33.33%
Robbery30.560.00%
Drugs20.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.60-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences152.09-37.50%
Theft from the person82.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.11-14.29%
Other theft60.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8366.67%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Public order20.42-66.67%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.590.00%
Theft from the person123.340.00%
Vehicle crime71.670.00%
Other theft60.970.00%
Public order60.830.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202423
April 202423
January 202418
December 20239
November 202315
October 202333

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 202419
January 202413
December 202312
November 202315
October 202324

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Grinstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Surrey Canal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Sapphire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Crooke Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Regeneration Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1