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Crime

Crime in Deptford

Deptford had 1,495 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 139.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 26 Greenwich areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% above the middle Greenwich area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

SE10, Greenwich · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Deptford

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139.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 26Greenwich rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common442 in 3 months

Month by month

424 Mar 398 Apr 436 May 509 Jun 537 Jul 449 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Deptford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence44230%
anti-social behaviour32121%
shoplifting16011%
theft956%
theft from the person856%
drugs836%
burglary795%
public order775%

Deptford against Greenwich

TypeDeptford per 1,000Middle Greenwich areaChange
Violence41.433.7▲ 22%
Burglary7.44.9▲ 88%
Vehicle crime4.210.7▲ 2%
Anti-social behaviour3025.2▲ 2%
Theft and robbery24.216.2▲ 5%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lewisham153.2▲ 9%
Greenwich148.4▲ 4%
New Cross142.6▲ 10%
Deptford139.9▲ 19%
Greenwich Town Centre126.8▲ 18%
Millwall121.6▼ 2%
New Cross Gate110.6▲ 3%
See every Greenwich area ranked on the crime in Greenwich page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Deptford a safe area?

Deptford had about 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 26 Greenwich areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Deptford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (442), followed by anti-social behaviour (321) and shoplifting (160).