Crime in Deptford: statistics, rates and trends

2,652 crimes were recorded in Deptford in the 12 months to July 2026, 184.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 742 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Deptford has the 247th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Deptford was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,804 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,262). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Deptford over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in burglary (+37%) and bicycle theft (+25%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-31%) and other crime (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Deptford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Deptford recorded 742 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Deptford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Deptford recorded 503 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Deptford

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Deptford recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Deptford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Deptford recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Deptford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Deptford recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Deptford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Deptford recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Deptford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Deptford recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Deptford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Deptford recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Deptford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Deptford recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Deptford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Deptford recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Deptford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Deptford recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Deptford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Deptford recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Deptford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Deptford recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Deptford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Deptford recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Deptford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Deptford.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Deptford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Deptford over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Deptford has an estimated population of 14,374. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Deptford sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Deptford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.