SE8 5UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5UT

SE8 5UT, Lewisham has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5UT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE8 postcode area, which has experienced 332 crimes and a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE8 5UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5UT, encompassing approximately 6499 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (2600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE8 5UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Staunton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Dorking Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sayes Court Street with total crimes: 4

SE8 5UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.922600.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.150.00%
Theft from the person61.850.00%
Robbery50.920.00%
Drugs40.770.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Public order40.620.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.24%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.232000.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.230.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.770.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
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 offences10.15-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.315.88%
Anti-social behaviour132.77160.00%
Other theft72.0016.67%
Vehicle crime61.0820.00%
Theft from the person60.9250.00%
Burglary50.92-37.50%
Robbery30.77200.00%
Public order30.46200.00%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-71.43%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.92-37.04%
Burglary82.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.2340.00%
Other theft61.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.770.00%
Theft from the person40.77-33.33%
Drugs20.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%
Robbery10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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 offences2712.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.15-44.44%
Burglary61.5450.00%
Other theft60.92-25.00%
Theft from the person60.920.00%
Vehicle crime50.92-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.77-16.67%
Robbery40.77100.00%
Public order40.6233.33%
Drugs40.6233.33%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.3138.46%
Anti-social behaviour182.775.88%
Vehicle crime92.7728.57%
Other theft81.38-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.23200.00%
Theft from the person60.92-25.00%
Burglary40.92-55.56%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Public order30.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Robbery20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.0830.77%
Other theft152.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.31-18.75%
Burglary92.0080.00%
Theft from the person81.38-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.2316.67%
Public order61.0820.00%
Robbery30.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Drugs20.31-60.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1612.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.460.00%
Theft from the person92.000.00%
Vehicle crime61.380.00%
Other theft50.920.00%
Public order50.770.00%
Robbery50.770.00%
Drugs50.770.00%
Burglary50.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 202315
August 20235

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202411
January 202413
December 20235
November 202310
October 202318
September 202317
August 202313

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20238
August 20239

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237
August 20236

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20241
April 202421
February 20241
January 202418
December 202317
November 202327
October 202318
September 202313
August 202316

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236
August 20235

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239
August 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 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
August 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Staunton Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Dorking Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sayes Court Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Evelyn Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Liardet Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Arklow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Kerry Path
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Walnut Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Desmond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edward Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Beech Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Rolt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Etta Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Timberyard Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Leeway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Barnes Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gosterwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Alverton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Vansittart Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Milton Court Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Childers Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Taylor Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Diana Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Payne Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Edward Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Prince Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Czar Street
    Total1
    Public order1