Crime Rates at Taylor Close, London, SE8 5UU

Taylor Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford , and the 320th 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 Taylor Close (SE8 5UU) in the last 12 months was 74.8 per 1,000 residents and was 56.0% lower than the Deptford average (169.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 43.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Taylor Close (SE8 5UU), the main crime hotspot is near Sayes Court Street. Police recorded 54 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.