MELROSE CLOSE, SE12 0AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 0AL

MELROSE CLOSE, SE12 0AL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population. This SE12 0AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE12 postcode area, which has experienced 137 crimes and a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE12 0AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 0AL, encompassing approximately 4910 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE12 0AL area, explore the SE12 0AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 0AL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mallory Court with total crimes: 5
  • Burnt Ash Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Ratcliffe Close with total crimes: 3

MELROSE CLOSE, SE12 0AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.63150.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.22400.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-71.43%
Burglary20.410.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.09-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.43-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.4811.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.04-27.27%
Other theft21.63-33.33%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.5210.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.24-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson41.830.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.650.00%
Vehicle crime52.040.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE12 0AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mallory Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 2. Burnt Ash Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ratcliffe Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elwyn Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pragnell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Farmcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Harland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Gavestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kingshurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1