SE8 5SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5SD

SE8 5SD, Lewisham has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.09 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5SD 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 5SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5SD, encompassing approximately 8619 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)

SE8 5SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8
  • Evelyn Street with total crimes: 6
  • Carteret Way with total crimes: 6

SE8 5SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.095.56%
Anti-social behaviour182.20-30.77%
Burglary152.09400.00%
Other theft81.74700.00%
Theft from the person80.93100.00%
Vehicle crime70.9316.67%
Public order50.81-16.67%
Robbery30.58200.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.35-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences183.02-18.18%
Public order62.0920.00%
Vehicle crime60.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Theft from the person40.4633.33%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.12-85.71%
Robbery10.12-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour309.1715.38%
Violence and sexual offences223.4883.33%
Other theft72.5516.67%
Public order50.8125.00%
Drugs30.5850.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Theft from the person30.35-70.00%
Burglary20.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.12116.67%
Violence and sexual offences123.02-36.84%
Theft from the person101.3925.00%
Other theft61.16-33.33%
Burglary40.70-42.86%
Public order40.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-57.14%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.89-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour122.20-42.86%
Other theft91.3950.00%
Theft from the person81.04-20.00%
Burglary70.93133.33%
Vehicle crime70.8116.67%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Robbery30.35-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.78-38.24%
Theft from the person102.44-16.67%
Other theft61.16-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7025.00%
Robbery40.58300.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Public order30.35-40.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3412.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.940.00%
Theft from the person123.480.00%
Vehicle crime81.390.00%
Other theft70.930.00%
Public order50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
April 202430
January 202426
December 202312
November 202321
October 202334

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202422
January 202412
December 202319
November 202324
October 202330

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bowditch
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dragoon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Longshore
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Timberyard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Grinstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1