Crime Rates at Bolden Street, London, SE8 4JF

Bolden Street area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley , and the 256th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Bolden Street (SE8 4JF) in the last 12 months was 60.5 per 1,000 residents and was 44.9% lower than the Brockley average (109.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bolden Street (SE8 4JF), the main crime hotspot is near Deal'S Gateway. Police recorded 82 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.