SE8 5FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5FU

SE8 5FU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.62 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5FU 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 5FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5FU, encompassing approximately 6755 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)

SE8 5FU Crime Hotspots

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

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

SE8 5FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.6280.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.66-26.09%
Burglary152.52275.00%
Theft from the person102.2242.86%
Other theft81.48300.00%
Vehicle crime71.1816.67%
Public order71.040.00%
Robbery31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.400.00%
Public order71.480.00%
Theft from the person71.040.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.5515.38%
Violence and sexual offences204.4433.33%
Public order62.9650.00%
Other theft50.890.00%
Theft from the person40.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.59-33.33%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.84160.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.85-16.67%
Theft from the person122.22-7.69%
Vehicle crime61.7850.00%
Other theft50.89-54.55%
Burglary40.74-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Drugs20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.10-25.00%
Theft from the person132.668.33%
Other theft111.9257.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.63-37.50%
Burglary91.48200.00%
Robbery51.33150.00%
Drugs40.74100.00%
Vehicle crime40.5933.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.69-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour163.55-38.46%
Theft from the person122.379.09%
Other theft71.780.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-72.73%
Burglary30.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.590.00%
Vehicle crime113.850.00%
Theft from the person111.630.00%
Other theft71.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
April 202430
January 202426
December 202310
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202420
January 202415
December 202318
November 202324
October 202331

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20244
January 202412
December 202313
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20235
November 20232
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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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 5FU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Russell Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Longshore
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. George Beard Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Finland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Enterprize Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Dunnage Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Onega Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rope Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1