SE8 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5JA

SE8 5JA, Lewisham has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5JA 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 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5JA, encompassing approximately 5571 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SE8 5JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rolt Street with total crimes: 6
  • Dragoon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

SE8 5JA 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.95-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.2315.38%
Theft from the person72.6975.00%
Burglary41.2633.33%
Robbery40.7233.33%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.871900.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.590.00%
Theft from the person42.330.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-94.12%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.591600.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.050.00%
Other theft53.050.00%
Vehicle crime50.900.00%
Theft from the person30.900.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.2350.00%
Vehicle crime81.620.00%
Other theft51.44150.00%
Robbery50.90400.00%
Burglary40.90-33.33%
Drugs40.72300.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%
Public order10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.36-43.75%
Vehicle crime81.6260.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.44-50.00%
Burglary61.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-40.00%
Theft from the person30.54-25.00%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Public order10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.49-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour122.87-47.83%
Burglary62.1550.00%
Other theft61.08-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.08-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-37.50%
Theft from the person40.90-33.33%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Drugs30.5450.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2315.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.410.00%
Other theft71.440.00%
Vehicle crime61.260.00%
Theft from the person61.080.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Public order40.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202417
January 20249
December 20236
November 202312
October 202323

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 20241
April 202417
February 20241
January 202418
December 20239
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rolt Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dragoon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Liardet Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Evelyn Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitcher Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Chipley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Alverton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grinstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Surrey Canal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Crooke Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Chubworthy Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Archer Square
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Childers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1