WOODCROFT MEWS, SE8 5DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5DH

WOODCROFT MEWS, SE8 5DH, Lewisham has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5DH 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 5DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5DH, encompassing approximately 7621 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 5DH area, explore the SE8 5DH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE8 5DH area, visit the SE8 5DH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-43.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)

SE8 5DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8
  • Cope Street with total crimes: 6
  • Evelyn Street with total crimes: 6

WOODCROFT MEWS, SE8 5DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.28-43.33%
Violence and sexual offences172.2330.77%
Burglary152.231400.00%
Theft from the person81.9733.33%
Other theft71.05600.00%
Public order60.920.00%
Bicycle theft40.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.52-20.00%
Robbery30.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour308.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.940.00%
Public order61.710.00%
Theft from the person60.790.00%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.5015.38%
Violence and sexual offences223.9437.50%
Public order62.8950.00%
Other theft50.7925.00%
Theft from the person40.66-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.52-20.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.84116.67%
Violence and sexual offences163.41-20.00%
Theft from the person112.1022.22%
Vehicle crime51.440.00%
Other theft40.66-63.64%
Public order40.520.00%
Drugs30.52-25.00%
Burglary30.39-62.50%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences209.97-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour122.62-40.00%
Other theft111.5757.14%
Theft from the person91.44-18.18%
Burglary81.18300.00%
Robbery71.05133.33%
Vehicle crime50.92-16.67%
Drugs40.66100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.68-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour203.54-33.33%
Theft from the person112.62-8.33%
Other theft71.4440.00%
Vehicle crime60.92-33.33%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Robbery30.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-60.00%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.330.00%
Theft from the person123.940.00%
Vehicle crime91.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Other theft50.660.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202430
April 202430
January 202426
December 202312
November 202320
October 202330

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202422
January 202416
December 202320
November 202327
October 202333

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Longshore
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 17. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dunnage Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rope Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Windstock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Jodane Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1