SE12 0SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 0SZ

SE12 0SZ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This SE12 0SZ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 0SZ 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

SE12 0SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.15150.00%
Other theft73.56250.00%
Shoplifting71.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Drugs30.9550.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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
Shoplifting3514.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
December 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 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
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.50 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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE12 0SZ 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. Leewood Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lucorn Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newstead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Southbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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