SE8 5EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5EH

SE8 5EH, Lewisham has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.62 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5EH 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 5EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5EH, encompassing approximately 7056 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-51.61% decrease)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)

SE8 5EH 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

SE8 5EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.626.67%
Anti-social behaviour152.27-51.61%
Burglary142.131300.00%
Theft from the person81.9833.33%
Other theft71.13600.00%
Vehicle crime50.990.00%
Public order50.71-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Robbery30.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.3510.71%
Violence and sexual offences154.39-31.82%
Public order72.1316.67%
Theft from the person60.9950.00%
Vehicle crime50.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.14-75.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.6312.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.9729.41%
Public order63.12100.00%
Theft from the person40.85-63.64%
Other theft40.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-25.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.35108.33%
Violence and sexual offences173.54-5.56%
Theft from the person112.4137.50%
Other theft41.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.57-20.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Burglary30.43-50.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.92-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour122.55-36.84%
Other theft101.7042.86%
Theft from the person81.42-27.27%
Robbery71.13133.33%
Burglary60.99200.00%
Vehicle crime50.85-28.57%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.05-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour193.26-40.62%
Theft from the person112.69-8.33%
Other theft71.5675.00%
Vehicle crime70.99-12.50%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Robbery30.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Burglary20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.680.00%
Theft from the person124.530.00%
Vehicle crime81.700.00%
Public order51.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.710.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Other theft40.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202431
April 202428
January 202425
December 202312
November 202319
October 202332

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
November 20232

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202422
January 202417
December 202318
November 202323
October 202333

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 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 20238
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

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 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20235

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 5EH 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. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 16. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dunnage Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Sapphire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Crooke Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1