SE12 0SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 0SU

SE12 0SU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This SE12 0SU 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 0SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 0SU, encompassing approximately 5090 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 0SU 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
  • Horncastle Close with total crimes: 3

SE12 0SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.50900.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.160.00%
Shoplifting50.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.20-75.00%

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
Shoplifting1811.2063.64%
Violence and sexual offences143.54-26.32%
Vehicle crime52.75-50.00%
Public order40.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-33.33%
Drugs30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-40.00%
Burglary20.59-60.00%
Other theft20.39-71.43%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.55216.67%
Shoplifting113.73-35.29%
Vehicle crime102.16233.33%
Other theft71.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.18-28.57%
Burglary50.98400.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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
Shoplifting179.43-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.3416.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.37-33.33%
Other theft51.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Public order30.59-25.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-60.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.5494.44%
Violence and sexual offences96.87-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour61.77-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-16.67%
Other theft50.9825.00%
Vehicle crime40.98-33.33%
Public order40.79-20.00%
Robbery30.790.00%
Drugs20.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.930.00%
Shoplifting183.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.370.00%
Vehicle crime61.180.00%
Public order51.180.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Robbery30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
April 202411
January 202414
December 202319
November 20236
October 20239
September 202319

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 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 20234
September 20235

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 0SU 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. Horncastle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Ratcliffe Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kimbolton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Wildwood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Helder Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Milborough Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Buckden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Leewood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lee (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Woodyates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1