BUCKDEN CLOSE, SE12 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8AB

BUCKDEN CLOSE, SE12 8AB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8AB, encompassing approximately 5538 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE12 8AB area, explore the SE12 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Osberton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Alanthus Close with total crimes: 4

BUCKDEN CLOSE, SE12 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour175.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.07300.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.890.00%
Shoplifting51.260.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1910.4790.00%
Shoplifting183.4363.64%
Anti-social behaviour53.25-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-33.33%
Public order40.72-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.72-62.50%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.01-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences101.99100.00%
Vehicle crime81.8160.00%
Public order71.44133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.26-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.26100.00%
Burglary41.08100.00%
Other theft40.72-20.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Robbery10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.11-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.07-38.46%
Other theft51.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.90-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.9066.67%
Robbery40.9033.33%
Drugs40.7233.33%
Public order30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Burglary20.540.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3513.5484.21%
Anti-social behaviour136.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.35-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-40.00%
Drugs30.54-40.00%
Robbery30.5450.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1913.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.350.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Drugs50.900.00%
Vehicle crime50.900.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
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
August 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 202416
January 202419
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239
September 202313

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
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 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.50 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 202319

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE12 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Osberton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Alanthus Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kimbolton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Leyland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Pitfold Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Carston Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Millbank Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Rose Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Buckden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Leewood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lee (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Woodyates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1