SOMERTREES AVENUE, SE12 0BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 0BU

SOMERTREES AVENUE, SE12 0BU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This SE12 0BU 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 0BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 0BU, encompassing approximately 3788 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 0BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 6
  • Garden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Edward Tyler Road with total crimes: 2

SOMERTREES AVENUE, SE12 0BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.58400.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.18260.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7525.00%
Robbery31.32200.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.58-68.75%
Vehicle crime51.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Shoplifting30.79200.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.22150.00%
Burglary32.640.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.246.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-71.43%
Vehicle crime31.06-25.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.147.14%
Anti-social behaviour143.960.00%
Vehicle crime43.7033.33%
Public order41.06300.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 202418
January 20245
December 202316
November 202316
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20246
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Garden Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Edward Tyler Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Marbrook Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Le May Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Chinbrook Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Napier Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chinbrook Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Hope Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Somertrees Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Balder Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Pragnell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1