SE12 0LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 0LJ

SE12 0LJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population. This SE12 0LJ 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 0LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 0LJ, encompassing approximately 5116 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE12 0LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramdean Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Burnt Ash Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Melrose Close with total crimes: 3

SE12 0LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.25-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.98300.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.9566.67%
Burglary20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.04-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson61.95200.00%
Vehicle crime51.1725.00%
Other theft40.98300.00%
Burglary40.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-57.14%
Public order20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2510.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.15-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.37100.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

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 offences104.69-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.95-27.27%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Other theft20.39-33.33%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.62-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.15-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson52.15150.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Other theft30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-50.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.540.00%
Vehicle crime62.350.00%
Other crime41.170.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20246
December 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bramdean Gardens
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burnt Ash Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 3. Melrose Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Linchmere Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Exford Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Guibal Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mallory Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Horncastle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Exford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farmcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ashwater Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bramdean Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Waite Davies Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Harland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Winn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Danescombe
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gavestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1