LARCH CLOSE, SE8 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5HT

LARCH CLOSE, SE8 5HT, Lewisham has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.38 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5HT 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 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5HT, encompassing approximately 7754 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE8 5HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Vaughan Williams Close with total crimes: 7
  • Diana Close with total crimes: 6

LARCH CLOSE, SE8 5HT 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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3316.3810.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.260.00%
Drugs93.4850.00%
Theft from the person91.160.00%
Robbery91.160.00%
Vehicle crime91.1680.00%
Shoplifting81.16700.00%
Public order71.0316.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.900.00%
Other theft50.77150.00%
Burglary30.64-25.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.871250.00%
Theft from the person93.480.00%
Robbery91.160.00%
Drugs61.160.00%
Public order60.77500.00%
Vehicle crime50.770.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.39-94.12%
Public order10.26-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.093300.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.380.00%
Theft from the person112.580.00%
Robbery91.420.00%
Drugs91.160.00%
Public order71.16600.00%
Other theft70.900.00%
Burglary60.900.00%
Shoplifting60.770.00%
Vehicle crime50.770.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 order10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.12%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2512.9078.57%
Violence and sexual offences173.22-29.17%
Theft from the person132.19160.00%
Burglary121.6871.43%
Drugs71.55133.33%
Other theft60.90-33.33%
Robbery50.7766.67%
Vehicle crime50.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-50.00%
Public order30.64-40.00%
Shoplifting20.39-86.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.77-22.58%
Shoplifting153.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.93-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson101.8142.86%
Other theft91.29-25.00%
Burglary71.1616.67%
Theft from the person50.90-54.55%
Public order50.640.00%
Drugs30.64-40.00%
Robbery30.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 offences3115.60121.43%
Anti-social behaviour274.0068.75%
Other theft123.489.09%
Theft from the person111.5583.33%
Vehicle crime81.42-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.0340.00%
Burglary60.900.00%
Public order50.7725.00%
Drugs50.6425.00%
Robbery50.64150.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.61-30.43%
Violence and sexual offences142.06-39.13%
Other theft111.81-26.67%
Vehicle crime91.4250.00%
Shoplifting71.16250.00%
Burglary60.9020.00%
Theft from the person60.77-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson50.7766.67%
Drugs40.64100.00%
Public order40.520.00%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Bicycle theft30.3950.00%
Robbery20.39-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.970.00%
Other theft152.970.00%
Theft from the person131.930.00%
Robbery81.680.00%
Vehicle crime61.030.00%
Burglary50.770.00%
Public order40.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
July 20242
April 202434
March 20241
February 20241
January 202417
December 202324
November 202331
October 202314
September 202323

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202411
January 202413
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
April 202420
January 202425
December 202314
November 202327
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 202315
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20232

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 5HT 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. Vaughan Williams Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Deptford
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Tidemill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Idonia Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 19. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Stanley Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Douglas Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Armada Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Beech Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Grinling Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. New King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Czar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1