CROFT STREET, SE8 5DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5DS

CROFT STREET, SE8 5DS, Southwark has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.35 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5DS 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 5DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5DS, encompassing approximately 6479 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)

SE8 5DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8
  • Cope Street with total crimes: 6

CROFT STREET, SE8 5DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour2014.35-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences193.09-5.00%
Burglary142.931300.00%
Other theft92.16800.00%
Theft from the person91.3980.00%
Vehicle crime61.3920.00%
Public order40.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Robbery30.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3212.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.94-16.67%
Public order83.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.230.00%
Vehicle crime50.7766.67%
Theft from the person50.7725.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.15-85.71%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3213.1210.34%
Violence and sexual offences244.9426.32%
Other theft73.70133.33%
Public order61.08100.00%
Theft from the person40.93-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-50.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Robbery20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2912.35123.08%
Violence and sexual offences194.48-17.39%
Theft from the person102.9342.86%
Vehicle crime61.54-14.29%
Drugs30.930.00%
Burglary30.46-57.14%
Other theft30.46-72.73%
Public order30.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.65-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour133.55-35.00%
Other theft112.0122.22%
Robbery91.70125.00%
Burglary71.39250.00%
Vehicle crime71.08-22.22%
Theft from the person71.08-56.25%
Drugs31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.74-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour204.32-42.86%
Theft from the person163.0923.08%
Vehicle crime92.470.00%
Other theft91.3950.00%
Robbery41.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-25.00%
Public order30.46-50.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Burglary20.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour355.560.00%
Theft from the person135.400.00%
Vehicle crime92.010.00%
Other theft61.390.00%
Burglary60.930.00%
Public order60.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202432
April 202432
January 202429
December 202313
November 202320
October 202335

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 202424
January 202419
December 202323
November 202328
October 202336

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20239
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1