BEECH CLOSE, SE8 5HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5HS

BEECH CLOSE, SE8 5HS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 190 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.78 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5HS 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 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5HS, encompassing approximately 8342 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (833.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-8.57% decrease)

SE8 5HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 49
  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Comet Place with total crimes: 8

BEECH CLOSE, SE8 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5622.78833.33%
Anti-social behaviour336.71-5.71%
Violence and sexual offences323.96-8.57%
Robbery113.8422.22%
Vehicle crime101.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.200.00%
Drugs91.0828.57%
Public order91.0828.57%
Theft from the person81.08-33.33%
Other theft70.9675.00%
Burglary40.84-55.56%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3515.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.201650.00%
Theft from the person124.200.00%
Robbery91.440.00%
Burglary91.080.00%
Drugs71.080.00%
Public order70.84600.00%
Shoplifting60.840.00%
Vehicle crime50.720.00%
Other theft40.600.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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 offences20.36-94.87%
Public order10.24-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5320.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.353800.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.680.00%
Theft from the person132.160.00%
Robbery91.560.00%
Drugs91.080.00%
Public order71.08600.00%
Burglary60.840.00%
Vehicle crime50.720.00%
Other theft50.600.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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 order10.240.00%
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 offences10.12-94.44%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2613.6773.33%
Violence and sexual offences183.12-33.33%
Theft from the person162.16220.00%
Burglary151.9287.50%
Other theft91.800.00%
Drugs71.0840.00%
Vehicle crime70.84600.00%
Robbery50.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-54.55%
Public order40.60-42.86%
Shoplifting20.48-88.24%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.43-15.62%
Shoplifting173.24750.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.04-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson111.8057.14%
Other theft91.32-18.18%
Burglary81.0833.33%
Public order70.9640.00%
Drugs50.840.00%
Theft from the person50.60-54.55%
Robbery40.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.6288.24%
Anti-social behaviour273.8492.86%
Other theft113.24-21.43%
Theft from the person111.3222.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.3240.00%
Vehicle crime70.84-30.00%
Burglary60.840.00%
Robbery60.72200.00%
Public order50.72150.00%
Drugs50.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-33.33%
Shoplifting20.24-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.040.00%
Other theft141.680.00%
Shoplifting111.680.00%
Vehicle crime101.320.00%
Theft from the person91.200.00%
Burglary61.080.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.600.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202435
July 20242
April 202439
March 20241
February 20241
January 202418
December 202327
November 202332
October 202317

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20246
January 202415
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 202413
January 202416
December 20235
November 202311
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 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
April 202418
January 202426
December 202315
November 202327
October 202314

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 20246
April 202453
January 20242
December 202317
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 202314

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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bruford Court
    Total49
    Shoplifting44
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Deptford High Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Giffin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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