SE8 5PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5PE

SE8 5PE, Lewisham has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.19 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5PE 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 5PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5PE, encompassing approximately 6215 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Robbery: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

SE8 5PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rolt Street with total crimes: 6
  • Diana Close with total crimes: 6
  • Dragoon Road with total crimes: 5

SE8 5PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.19-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour144.3416.67%
Robbery92.2580.00%
Vehicle crime61.4550.00%
Burglary50.97150.00%
Public order50.8066.67%
Theft from the person50.80-16.67%
Other theft40.80100.00%
Drugs40.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.262700.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.500.00%
Theft from the person61.930.00%
Robbery50.970.00%
Drugs40.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.640.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.491800.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.060.00%
Other theft61.770.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Theft from the person30.480.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-93.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.57225.00%
Other theft72.0916.67%
Vehicle crime71.1340.00%
Burglary61.13-25.00%
Theft from the person50.9725.00%
Robbery40.80300.00%
Public order30.64200.00%
Drugs30.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-71.43%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.01-40.74%
Burglary82.5714.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.2975.00%
Other theft61.130.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.80-60.00%
Theft from the person40.64-33.33%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Public order10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 offences2712.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.34-37.50%
Burglary71.6175.00%
Other theft61.13-14.29%
Theft from the person60.97-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.97-28.57%
Public order40.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.64-33.33%
Robbery30.6450.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

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 offences1812.3938.46%
Anti-social behaviour162.90-5.88%
Theft from the person72.57-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.13-12.50%
Other theft71.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13200.00%
Burglary40.97-55.56%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Public order30.48-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.030.00%
Other theft142.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.250.00%
Burglary92.090.00%
Vehicle crime81.450.00%
Theft from the person81.290.00%
Public order51.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202411
January 202413
December 20234
November 202310
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
July 20241
April 202419
February 20241
January 202416
December 202316
November 202327
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 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
November 20232

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rolt Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Diana Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Dragoon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Desmond Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Liardet Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Evelyn Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Staunton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Whitcher Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 20. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Beech Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Czar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dorking Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Alverton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grinstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Archer Square
    Total1
    Robbery1