SE8 5HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5HD

SE8 5HD, Lewisham has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.21 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5HD 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 5HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5HD, encompassing approximately 7636 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

SE8 5HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Mornington Road with total crimes: 12
  • Comet Place with total crimes: 8

SE8 5HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3721.21-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences344.8513.33%
Vehicle crime134.4585.71%
Theft from the person121.7020.00%
Shoplifting121.57500.00%
Drugs111.5710.00%
Public order101.4425.00%
Robbery101.31-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.31700.00%
Other theft81.05100.00%
Burglary51.05-58.33%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3817.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.981400.00%
Robbery123.930.00%
Burglary121.570.00%
Drugs101.57900.00%
Theft from the person101.31900.00%
Public order81.31300.00%
Vehicle crime71.050.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Public order20.26100.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.13-87.50%
Robbery10.13-88.89%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5122.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.681700.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.710.00%
Theft from the person133.540.00%
Robbery91.700.00%
Public order81.18300.00%
Other theft81.05700.00%
Drugs71.050.00%
Burglary60.920.00%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson51.310.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.26100.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.24%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2915.4545.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.80-22.22%
Theft from the person142.75100.00%
Burglary131.8385.71%
Other theft81.70-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.05-33.33%
Drugs71.0540.00%
Robbery60.9220.00%
Vehicle crime60.7950.00%
Public order40.79-50.00%
Shoplifting20.52-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.54-31.03%
Shoplifting162.621500.00%
Other theft152.10-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson121.96-14.29%
Public order81.570.00%
Theft from the person71.05-50.00%
Burglary70.920.00%
Drugs50.92-16.67%
Robbery50.65-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.65-55.56%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.710.00%
Other theft163.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.100.00%
Theft from the person141.830.00%
Robbery91.830.00%
Vehicle crime91.180.00%
Public order81.180.00%
Burglary71.050.00%
Drugs60.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
May 20241
March 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 202314

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
July 20242
April 202436
March 20242
February 20241
January 202421
December 202327
November 202336

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
April 20246
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20241
April 202413
January 202414
December 20237
November 202314

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
April 202427
January 202429
December 202320
November 202329

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
May 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
March 20241
January 20248
December 202315
November 202316

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202451
January 20242
December 202316
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Deptford High Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Mornington Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Exeter Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 25. Stanley Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Comet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Douglas Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Armada Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1