GRINSTEAD ROAD, SE8 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5BL

GRINSTEAD ROAD, SE8 5BL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5BL, encompassing approximately 7537 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE8 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rolt Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bowditch with total crimes: 5
  • Dragoon Road with total crimes: 5

GRINSTEAD ROAD, SE8 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.969.09%
Anti-social behaviour113.18-21.43%
Theft from the person61.46100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8033.33%
Burglary40.5333.33%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Public order20.40-50.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.9622.22%
Anti-social behaviour142.92-36.36%
Public order41.86100.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-50.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27100.00%
Other theft20.27-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.921700.00%
Other theft72.390.00%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.6326.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.5260.00%
Vehicle crime71.06-12.50%
Other theft50.93150.00%
Robbery40.66300.00%
Burglary30.53-62.50%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.13-80.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.63-31.82%
Vehicle crime81.9960.00%
Burglary81.0660.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.06-66.67%
Theft from the person50.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-40.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.154.76%
Anti-social behaviour152.92-31.82%
Vehicle crime51.99-16.67%
Burglary50.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.66-37.50%
Theft from the person40.66-42.86%
Drugs40.5333.33%
Other theft40.53-42.86%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.790.00%
Theft from the person71.060.00%
Other theft70.930.00%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
April 202418
February 20241
January 202419
December 202315
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202422
January 20248
December 20235
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rolt Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bowditch
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dragoon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Evelyn Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Millard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Alverton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Chubworthy Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Archer Square
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Childers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1