SE8 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5EL

SE8 5EL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.78 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5EL 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 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5EL, encompassing approximately 4498 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SE8 5EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Evelyn Street with total crimes: 6
  • Warndon Street with total crimes: 5

SE8 5EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7830.77%
Anti-social behaviour153.78-44.44%
Other theft63.33500.00%
Burglary61.33200.00%
Theft from the person51.3366.67%
Vehicle crime41.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2713.34-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences136.00-23.53%
Public order52.8966.67%
Theft from the person31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2815.1221.74%
Violence and sexual offences176.22-5.56%
Vehicle crime43.78300.00%
Other theft40.8933.33%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Public order30.6750.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Theft from the person20.44-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2313.56130.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.110.00%
Theft from the person64.0020.00%
Drugs31.3350.00%
Other theft30.67-50.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%
Robbery10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.675.88%
Anti-social behaviour104.00-33.33%
Burglary72.220.00%
Other theft61.5620.00%
Vehicle crime51.33-16.67%
Theft from the person51.11-28.57%
Robbery31.11-25.00%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.01-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour153.78-55.88%
Criminal damage and arson73.33250.00%
Theft from the person71.56-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.56-33.33%
Other theft51.33-28.57%
Robbery41.110.00%
Drugs40.89100.00%
Public order30.89-40.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3421.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.560.00%
Vehicle crime95.340.00%
Theft from the person82.000.00%
Other theft71.780.00%
Public order51.560.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202427
April 202428
January 202423
December 202310
November 202315
October 202334

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 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202417
January 202418
December 202318
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
October 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chilton Grove
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Silwood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Crane Mead
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Grinstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Surrey Canal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Sapphire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crooke Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sketchley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Regeneration Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1