ABINGER GROVE, SE8 5SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5SW

ABINGER GROVE, SE8 5SW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.51 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5SW 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 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5SW, encompassing approximately 7113 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

SE8 5SW 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

ABINGER GROVE, SE8 5SW 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 offences2712.51-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour143.807.69%
Drugs81.9760.00%
Theft from the person81.1233.33%
Robbery81.1260.00%
Public order61.1220.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Burglary40.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Other theft30.4250.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.682800.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.080.00%
Theft from the person61.830.00%
Drugs50.840.00%
Vehicle crime50.700.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Public order50.700.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.122400.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.510.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Public order50.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.700.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.67-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour162.67100.00%
Burglary92.2512.50%
Vehicle crime81.27100.00%
Other theft71.1216.67%
Theft from the person70.9875.00%
Robbery50.98400.00%
Drugs50.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-42.86%
Public order20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.56-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour83.23-50.00%
Burglary81.12-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.120.00%
Other theft60.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-20.00%
Theft from the person40.56-60.00%
Drugs30.56-40.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.14-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.7672.22%
Anti-social behaviour164.360.00%
Other theft102.250.00%
Theft from the person101.4142.86%
Burglary91.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2716.67%
Drugs50.98-16.67%
Robbery50.7066.67%
Vehicle crime50.70-50.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

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 offences1812.9312.50%
Anti-social behaviour162.530.00%
Vehicle crime102.25150.00%
Other theft101.41-37.50%
Theft from the person71.41-46.15%
Drugs60.98200.00%
Burglary60.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.84100.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Robbery30.42-40.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1612.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.250.00%
Theft from the person132.250.00%
Burglary81.830.00%
Robbery51.120.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202412
January 202416
December 20238
November 202316
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202429
July 20241
April 202425
February 20241
January 202419
December 202323
November 202331
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 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
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 5SW 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    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. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 17. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Armada Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Beech Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Grinling Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. New King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Czar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Childers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Payne Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1