EDWARD STREET, SE8 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5HJ

EDWARD STREET, SE8 5HJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.17 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5HJ, encompassing approximately 8091 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE8 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Comet Place with total crimes: 8
  • Vaughan Williams Close with total crimes: 7

EDWARD STREET, SE8 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour3318.17-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences324.083.23%
Vehicle crime123.95100.00%
Shoplifting121.48500.00%
Drugs101.4811.11%
Public order101.2425.00%
Theft from the person101.240.00%
Robbery91.24-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.110.00%
Other theft60.87100.00%
Burglary40.74-63.64%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3415.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.201450.00%
Burglary113.830.00%
Theft from the person101.360.00%
Robbery101.240.00%
Drugs91.240.00%
Public order81.11700.00%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.37-94.29%
Public order10.25-87.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5120.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences356.303400.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.330.00%
Theft from the person132.350.00%
Drugs101.610.00%
Robbery91.240.00%
Public order81.11700.00%
Burglary60.990.00%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Other theft50.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.12%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.6160.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.97-34.62%
Theft from the person142.10133.33%
Burglary121.7371.43%
Other theft71.48-46.15%
Drugs70.87133.33%
Vehicle crime60.87100.00%
Robbery50.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.62-50.00%
Public order30.62-40.00%
Shoplifting20.37-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.47-16.13%
Shoplifting163.211500.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.98-44.44%
Other theft131.858.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.6142.86%
Burglary71.2416.67%
Theft from the person60.87-50.00%
Public order50.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-66.67%
Drugs30.37-40.00%
Robbery30.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.3293.75%
Anti-social behaviour273.8368.75%
Other theft123.340.00%
Theft from the person121.4833.33%
Vehicle crime91.48-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.110.00%
Burglary60.87-14.29%
Robbery60.74200.00%
Public order50.7466.67%
Drugs50.6225.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting10.25-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.980.00%
Other theft121.980.00%
Vehicle crime111.480.00%
Theft from the person91.360.00%
Shoplifting81.110.00%
Burglary70.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.870.00%
Drugs40.870.00%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
July 20242
April 202435
March 20241
February 20241
January 202417
December 202326
November 202331
October 202316

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202413
January 202414
December 20236
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202434
April 202419
January 202424
December 202315
November 202327
October 202316

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 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
October 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 202313
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 5HJ 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. Comet Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mornington Road
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Hales Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 23. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Stanley Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Douglas Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Armada Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Beech Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Grinling Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2