SE12 0SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 0SZ

SE12 0SZ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This SE12 0SZ 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 0SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 0SZ, encompassing approximately 4214 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 0SZ 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 0SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.75500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.420.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.24-90.91%

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 offences116.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.610.00%
Shoplifting51.190.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.3963.64%
Violence and sexual offences114.27-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson42.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.95-66.67%
Drugs30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-40.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Other theft20.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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 offences1414.24180.00%
Shoplifting113.32-35.29%
Vehicle crime92.61800.00%
Other theft62.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.42-28.57%
Burglary41.19300.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Robbery10.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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
Shoplifting1710.20-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.0340.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.66-37.50%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Robbery20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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
Shoplifting3514.9594.44%
Violence and sexual offences88.30-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.19-40.00%
Robbery30.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

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
Shoplifting1816.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.030.00%
Public order51.660.00%
Vehicle crime51.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Other theft40.950.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 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 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 0SZ 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. Leewood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lee (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1