SE8 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5BT

SE8 5BT, Lewisham has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.17 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5BT 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 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5BT, encompassing approximately 5009 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE8 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rolt Street with total crimes: 6
  • Dragoon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sayes Court Street with total crimes: 5

SE8 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.17-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.1930.00%
Theft from the person52.590.00%
Robbery51.0025.00%
Burglary41.00100.00%
Public order40.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Other theft30.60200.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.772900.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.990.00%
Theft from the person52.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Robbery40.800.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-94.12%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.181600.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.390.00%
Other theft51.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.1753.85%
Anti-social behaviour123.9971.43%
Vehicle crime62.40-25.00%
Robbery51.20400.00%
Other theft51.00150.00%
Theft from the person51.00150.00%
Burglary41.00-42.86%
Public order40.80300.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.58-35.00%
Vehicle crime82.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.60-30.00%
Burglary71.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4066.67%
Other theft21.00-66.67%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.585.26%
Anti-social behaviour103.99-50.00%
Burglary62.0050.00%
Other theft61.2020.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-20.00%
Public order40.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-57.14%
Drugs30.60-25.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.40-33.33%
Other crime20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2015.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.790.00%
Vehicle crime51.400.00%
Other theft51.000.00%
Drugs41.000.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Theft from the person30.800.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 20248
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 20241
April 202417
February 20241
January 202420
December 202313
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 5BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rolt Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dragoon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Desmond Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Liardet Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Evelyn Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Primrose Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Whitcher Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Chipley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Ludwick Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sanford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chubworthy Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Archer Square
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Bawtree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Childers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1