Crime in Deptford: statistics, rates and trends
2,616 crimes were recorded in Deptford in the 12 months to August 2026, 182.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (758), anti-social behaviour (473) and theft from the person (214) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 258th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Deptford | Lewisham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,616 | 36,926 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 182.0 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,374 | 301,255 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Deptford peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,855 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,243). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,616 | 182.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,768 | 192.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,855 | 198.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,747 | 191.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,453 | 170.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,243 | 156.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,526 | 175.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,470 | 171.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,277 | 158.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 196 |
| July 2026 | 241 |
| June 2026 | 250 |
| May 2026 | 240 |
| April 2026 | 204 |
| March 2026 | 224 |
| February 2026 | 199 |
| January 2026 | 202 |
| December 2025 | 217 |
| November 2025 | 239 |
| October 2025 | 197 |
| September 2025 | 207 |
Compared with England and Wales, Deptford recorded notably more theft from the person (8.8 times the national rate), robbery (6.5 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (4.6 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (31% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 21 to 34 and bicycle theft rose from 35 to 54, while criminal damage and arson fell from 129 to 87 and other crime fell from 30 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 758 | 52.7 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 473 | 32.9 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 214 | 14.9 | 1.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 184 | 12.8 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Public order | 172 | 12.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Drugs | 147 | 10.2 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Burglary | 141 | 9.8 | 3.6 | +41% |
| Robbery | 128 | 8.9 | 1.4 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 7.2 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 6.9 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 54 | 3.8 | 0.8 | +54% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 2.4 | 1.0 | +62% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -30% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Deptford; the highest is Lewisham Central (262.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Telegraph Hill (78.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deptford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn | 1,484 | 105.7 | -42% |
| New Cross Gate | 1,369 | 111.4 | -39% |
| Brockley | 2,347 | 109.3 | -40% |
| Telegraph Hill | 1,276 | 78.6 | -57% |
| Lewisham Central | 2,699 | 262.4 | +44% |
| Ladywell | 1,642 | 140.4 | -23% |
| Blackheath | 3,142 | 186.3 | +2% |
| Crofton Park | 1,373 | 89.3 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Deptford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Deptford High Street” (177).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Deptford High Street | 177 |
| On or near New Cross Road | 105 |
| On or near Nightclub | 103 |
| On or near Comet Place | 72 |
| On or near Batavia Mews | 69 |
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Grehan Mews | 63 |
| On or near Admiralty Close | 61 |
| On or near Reginald Square | 59 |
| On or near Alexandra | 58 |
Of the 2,143 crimes in Deptford with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 473 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 930 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 640 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 249 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 96 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Deptford has an estimated population of 14,374 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (46%, against 17%), more households without a car (62%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Deptford average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Deptford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 62.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Deptford a safe place to live?
Deptford recorded 182.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 258th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Deptford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 758 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (473).
Is crime in Deptford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deptford was down 5% on the year before: 2,616 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,768 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Deptford?
About 14,374 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Deptford?
Deptford is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.