Crime Rate in Deptford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deptford

The total recorded crimes in Deptford, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 246 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deptford crime rate of 2.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Deptford, encompassing approximately 90,196 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (25.58% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (83.33% increase)
Deptford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deptford High Street with total crimes: 20
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13
  • Grinling Place with total crimes: 13

How safe is Deptford?

To understand the safety of Deptford, we need to analyze Deptford crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Deptford reported a higher crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 1,613 crimes compared to 1,115. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Deptford witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

    • In 2023, Deptford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lewisham average, with 2,934 crimes compared to 1,934. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Deptford witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewisham, Deptford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Deptford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Deptford has recorded 246 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 3th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Deptford crimes were 1,613. The crime rate of Deptford in 2024 was 17.88 (year) or 1.49 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Deptford were around 2,934 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.53 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Deptford)CrimesRank (Deptford)CrimesRank (Deptford)
Rushey Green293 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley251 21,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central233 41,653 22,304 5
Perry Vale229 51,599 52,661 4
Blackheath204 61,231 62,180 6
Downham157 101,128 82,111 7
Hither Green170 81,155 72,051 8
Sydenham170 71,059 101,806 9
Catford South151 111,096 91,805 10
Evelyn159 9582 191,181 19
Bellingham124 14825 141,628 11
Ladywell128 13862 111,271 17
Telegraph Hill108 16828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate102 19841 121,424 15
Lee Green136 12746 181,412 16
Crofton Park104 18802 151,436 13
Forest Hill104 17785 161,435 14
Grove Park117 15759 171,232 18

Deptford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 587 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202562
March 202570
February 202546
January 202542
December 202459
November 202464
October 202455
September 202464
August 202462
July 20243

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202513
February 202517
January 202515
December 202410
November 202411
October 202419
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 20259
February 20259
January 202514
December 202414
November 202412
October 202412
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202543
March 202550
February 202548
January 202528
December 202436
November 202447
October 202459
September 202449
August 202458

A total of 151 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 202524
January 202523
December 202411
November 202415
October 202420
September 202420
August 202414
May 20241

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 20259
February 202513
January 202514
December 202415
November 202416
October 202424
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 184 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202518
March 202514
February 202510
January 20259
December 202417
November 202416
October 202429
September 202420
August 202415
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 202511
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 170 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202511
March 202518
February 202514
January 202524
December 202414
November 202413
October 202424
September 202412
August 202416
July 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202518
February 202542
January 202512
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202512
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202414
September 20247
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Deptford in May 2025

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

1. Deptford High Street (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Grinling Place (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Clifton Rise (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour10
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. New Cross Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Reginald Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hyde Street (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Batavia Mews (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
9. Achilles Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Mornington Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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