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Crime Rates in Deptford, ward

Crime Rate

188

188

Average 6/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 04.03.2026

Annual total crime rate in Deptford (ward) is 188 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Deptford (ward) is located within Lewisham (borough). Annual total crime rate in Lewisham (borough) is 120 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

Deptford, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 3/10 or low
  • 4/10 or low
  • 5/10 or medium
  • 6/10 or medium
  • 7/10 or high

Crime rates in Deptford (ward) by type

Crime typeRateScore
Violence and sexual offences
50.55/10
Anti-social behaviour
35.16/10
Theft from the person
13.15/10
Drugs
12.76/10
Public order
12.56/10
Other theft
11.85/10
Shoplifting
11.54/10
Robbery
9.347/10
Burglary
8.987/10
Vehicle crime
8.36/10
Criminal damage and arson
8.15/10
Bicycle theft
2.85/10
Possession of weapons
2.066/10
Other crime
1.613/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026

Above are annual crime rates in Deptford (ward) by crime type.

The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Deptford (ward).

The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of Deptford (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

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Historical crime rates in Deptford (ward), Lewisham (borough) and London (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population

  • Deptford
    ward
  • Lewisham
    borough
  • London
    region

Data source: data.police.uk

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026

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