BIRCH GROVE, SE12 0SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 0SR

BIRCH GROVE, SE12 0SR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This SE12 0SR 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 0SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 0SR, encompassing approximately 4956 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE12 0SR area, explore the SE12 0SR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE12 0SR area, visit the SE12 0SR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 0SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mildreds Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Linchmere Road with total crimes: 3

BIRCH GROVE, SE12 0SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0855.56%
Other theft72.82250.00%
Shoplifting71.410.00%
Vehicle crime61.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-71.43%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.45800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.820.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-90.91%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.650.00%
Shoplifting52.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.5063.64%
Violence and sexual offences143.63-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.82-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.01-37.50%
Burglary31.010.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-40.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Other theft20.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.71200.00%
Shoplifting113.63-35.29%
Vehicle crime82.22300.00%
Other theft61.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21-28.57%
Public order31.010.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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
Shoplifting178.68-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.4340.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.41-25.00%
Other theft31.21-25.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Robbery10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

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
Shoplifting3514.1294.44%
Violence and sexual offences87.06-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.81-20.00%
Public order40.81-20.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Robbery30.8150.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

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 offences1815.130.00%
Shoplifting183.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Vehicle crime51.210.00%
Public order51.010.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Possession of weapons30.810.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

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 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20241
April 202411
January 202414
December 202318
November 20236
October 20238
September 202318

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20245
January 202418
December 202311
November 202317
October 202335
September 202318

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 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 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. St Mildreds Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Linchmere Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Wildwood Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Milborough Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lucorn Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Horncastle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Newstead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Waite Davies Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stoneycroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Birch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Helder Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Kimbolton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Holme Lacey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1