SE8 5LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5LZ

SE8 5LZ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.30 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5LZ 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 5LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5LZ, encompassing approximately 7844 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE8 5LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Rolt Street with total crimes: 6
  • Diana Close with total crimes: 6

SE8 5LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.30-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour213.700.00%
Drugs102.68100.00%
Robbery101.2742.86%
Public order91.2750.00%
Theft from the person81.1514.29%
Other theft71.02250.00%
Vehicle crime70.8940.00%
Shoplifting70.89600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.890.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.733000.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.950.00%
Theft from the person72.680.00%
Robbery70.890.00%
Public order60.890.00%
Drugs50.760.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.06%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.043300.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.330.00%
Robbery102.420.00%
Theft from the person91.270.00%
Other theft81.150.00%
Drugs81.020.00%
Public order71.02600.00%
Vehicle crime70.890.00%
Burglary60.890.00%
Shoplifting60.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

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 offences10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.45%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2513.3978.57%
Violence and sexual offences223.19-21.43%
Burglary132.8030.00%
Theft from the person121.66300.00%
Vehicle crime91.53350.00%
Other theft71.15-30.00%
Drugs50.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-50.00%
Robbery40.6433.33%
Public order20.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-93.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.51-15.15%
Shoplifting153.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.91-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.7842.86%
Burglary101.2725.00%
Other theft101.27-23.08%
Public order61.2750.00%
Drugs30.76-40.00%
Theft from the person30.38-72.73%
Robbery30.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.3083.33%
Anti-social behaviour244.2150.00%
Other theft133.068.33%
Theft from the person111.6657.14%
Burglary81.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.0216.67%
Vehicle crime60.89-45.45%
Drugs50.7625.00%
Robbery50.6466.67%
Public order40.6433.33%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.290.00%
Other theft122.040.00%
Vehicle crime111.530.00%
Theft from the person71.400.00%
Burglary60.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.760.00%
Drugs40.760.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 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 20236

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202431
July 20241
April 202434
March 20241
February 20241
January 202422
December 202328
November 202333
October 202318

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20249
January 202412
December 20233
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202410
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20247
January 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
April 202419
January 202425
December 202314
November 202324
October 202316

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 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 202315
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 5LZ 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. Rolt Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Octavius Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Evelyn Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Armada Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Beech Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Grinling Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. New King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Czar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Childers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Payne Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1