FRANCIS MEWS, SE12 0HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 0HQ

FRANCIS MEWS, SE12 0HQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This SE12 0HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE12 postcode area, which has experienced 244 crimes and a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE12 0HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 0HQ, encompassing approximately 5715 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE12 0HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • St Mildreds Road with total crimes: 8
  • Burnt Ash Hill with total crimes: 4

FRANCIS MEWS, SE12 0HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2218.18%
Shoplifting72.270.00%
Other theft61.22100.00%
Vehicle crime51.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.601000.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.920.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.920.00%
Shoplifting50.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.8063.64%
Violence and sexual offences153.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.70-55.56%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft20.35-66.67%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Drugs20.350.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.50200.00%
Shoplifting112.62-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour91.92-25.00%
Other theft61.5720.00%
Vehicle crime51.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.87150.00%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.1571.43%
Other theft52.1025.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.87-44.44%
Public order40.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-71.43%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3613.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.30-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson71.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Public order40.70-42.86%
Other theft40.700.00%
Robbery30.7050.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.970.00%
Public order72.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.220.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 202312
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20241
April 202411
January 202415
December 202315
November 20235
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20245
January 202418
December 202311
November 202318
October 202336
September 202318

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Mildreds Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Burnt Ash Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 4. Linchmere Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Wildwood Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lucorn Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Guibal Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Horncastle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Newstead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Waite Davies Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Harland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Danescombe
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Stoneycroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Birch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Helder Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Kimbolton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1