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

Overview of Crime in SE8 5DW

CROFT STREET, SE8 5DW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.14 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5DW 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 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5DW, encompassing approximately 6695 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 5DW area, explore the SE8 5DW Area information page.
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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: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)

SE8 5DW 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 5DW 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.14-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences172.9913.33%
Burglary142.541300.00%
Theft from the person82.0960.00%
Other theft71.19600.00%
Vehicle crime61.0520.00%
Public order40.90-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Robbery30.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3210.9010.34%
Violence and sexual offences154.78-34.78%
Public order72.2416.67%
Vehicle crime51.0566.67%
Theft from the person50.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.15-75.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.357.41%
Violence and sexual offences234.3321.05%
Public order63.44100.00%
Other theft40.9033.33%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Theft from the person30.45-70.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Robbery20.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.35125.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.030.00%
Theft from the person102.8442.86%
Vehicle crime41.49-33.33%
Drugs30.600.00%
Burglary30.45-57.14%
Other theft30.45-72.73%
Public order30.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.05-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour122.84-36.84%
Other theft111.7957.14%
Robbery81.64100.00%
Burglary71.19250.00%
Theft from the person71.05-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.05-33.33%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.74-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour193.88-42.42%
Theft from the person112.84-8.33%
Vehicle crime91.6412.50%
Other theft71.3440.00%
Robbery41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Public order30.45-40.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Burglary20.45-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3315.8310.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.9314.29%
Theft from the person124.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime81.79-20.00%
Other theft51.19-64.29%
Burglary50.75-16.67%
Public order50.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-20.00%
Robbery10.60-80.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3017.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.480.00%
Other theft144.180.00%
Theft from the person142.090.00%
Vehicle crime102.090.00%
Burglary61.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.900.00%
Robbery50.750.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202432
April 202429
January 202427
December 202312
November 202319
October 202333
September 202330

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202423
January 202419
December 202319
November 202326
October 202332
September 202328

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

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20232

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 20235
September 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20232

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 202311
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20231

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 5DW 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. 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. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Sapphire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Crooke Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1