London SE8 9 area guide
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Is London SE8 9 a good place to live?
In London (SE8 9), recorded crime is 2672% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 2672% above average
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
1,439
Recorded crime
7416.7
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SE8 9 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 109/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 38%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 650
Owned 23% · Social rent 46% · Private rent 30%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SE8 9.
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London SE8 9: frequently asked questions
Is London SE8 9 a good place to live?
In London (SE8 9), recorded crime is 2672% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London SE8 9?
Recorded crime in London SE8 9 runs at 7416.7 per 1,000 properties, 2672% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SE8 9 safe?
Crime in London SE8 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE8 9 runs at 7416.7 per 1,000 properties, 2672% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SE8 9 a deprived area?
London SE8 9 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).