GOSTERWOOD STREET, SE8 5NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5NZ

GOSTERWOOD STREET, SE8 5NZ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5NZ 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 5NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5NZ, encompassing approximately 5601 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Robbery: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE8 5NZ 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
  • Sayes Court Street with total crimes: 5

GOSTERWOOD STREET, SE8 5NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.14-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour154.1115.38%
Robbery52.680.00%
Burglary40.89100.00%
Public order40.7133.33%
Theft from the person40.71-20.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.782500.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.640.00%
Theft from the person52.320.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Robbery50.890.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.431800.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.390.00%
Other theft72.320.00%
Vehicle crime51.250.00%
Burglary50.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Theft from the person30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-95.00%

In January 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 offences2011.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.57160.00%
Vehicle crime72.320.00%
Other theft71.25250.00%
Robbery51.25400.00%
Burglary40.89-42.86%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.03-44.44%
Vehicle crime72.6875.00%
Burglary71.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-57.14%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Theft from the person20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.3942.11%
Anti-social behaviour104.82-60.00%
Burglary71.7975.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.25-12.50%
Other theft61.25-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.07-50.00%
Public order40.71-20.00%
Theft from the person30.71-25.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.460.00%
Vehicle crime83.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.430.00%
Other theft71.430.00%
Public order51.250.00%
Theft from the person40.890.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202413
January 202413
December 20235
November 202310
October 202325

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 20241
April 202419
February 20241
January 202420
December 202315
November 202327
October 202319

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
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 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 5NZ 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. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Desmond Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Liardet Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Evelyn Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitcher Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Chipley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Alverton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Grinstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Surrey Canal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Chubworthy Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Archer Square
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Childers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1