SE8 5SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5SX

SE8 5SX, Lewisham has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.23 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5SX 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 5SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5SX, encompassing approximately 6878 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

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

SE8 5SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.23-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour114.51-21.43%
Theft from the person101.60100.00%
Drugs81.45100.00%
Robbery81.1633.33%
Public order61.1620.00%
Vehicle crime50.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Other theft30.4450.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.493200.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.800.00%
Robbery62.040.00%
Theft from the person50.870.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other theft20.290.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-96.15%

In April 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 offences2610.182500.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.780.00%
Other theft61.890.00%
Public order50.870.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Burglary30.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.63-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour142.91180.00%
Burglary92.0412.50%
Vehicle crime81.31166.67%
Other theft71.160.00%
Theft from the person61.0220.00%
Robbery50.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-42.86%
Public order30.5850.00%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.45-11.54%
Burglary83.34-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.160.00%
Other theft71.02-12.50%
Theft from the person51.02-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.73-64.29%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Drugs20.44-50.00%
Public order20.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.15-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.2336.84%
Anti-social behaviour143.78-26.32%
Burglary92.0480.00%
Other theft81.31-11.11%
Theft from the person81.1614.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.1616.67%
Robbery51.0266.67%
Drugs40.730.00%
Public order30.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.760.00%
Vehicle crime92.760.00%
Other theft91.310.00%
Theft from the person71.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.020.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Possession of weapons40.580.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
July 20241
April 202426
February 20241
January 202420
December 202323
November 202326
October 202319

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202413
January 202414
December 20235
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20234

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 5SX 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. Sayes Court Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Desmond Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Edward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Primrose Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Edward Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dacca Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 19. Adolphus Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    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