SE12 0SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 0SJ

SE12 0SJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 population. This SE12 0SJ 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 0SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 0SJ, encompassing approximately 4612 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE12 0SJ area, explore the SE12 0SJ 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: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 0SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birch Grove with total crimes: 4
  • St Mildreds Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kimbolton Close with total crimes: 3

SE12 0SJ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.30500.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-90.91%

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 offences116.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Shoplifting51.080.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.1463.64%
Violence and sexual offences163.9014.29%
Public order43.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.87-66.67%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-50.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Other theft20.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.09180.00%
Shoplifting113.04-35.29%
Vehicle crime92.38200.00%
Other theft81.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.73133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.52-14.29%
Burglary41.30300.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Robbery10.65-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.62-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.6940.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.52-37.50%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Robbery40.8733.33%
Public order30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-40.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.3194.44%
Violence and sexual offences87.59-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour51.73-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Other theft31.08-25.00%
Robbery30.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.390.00%
Shoplifting183.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.900.00%
Public order51.730.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Possession of weapons30.870.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 202411
January 202416
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238
September 202318

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
October 20231

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202418
December 202311
November 202317
October 202335
September 202318

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Birch Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Mildreds Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kimbolton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Wildwood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Helder Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Milborough Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Buckden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Leewood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lee (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1