CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, SE12 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8AJ

CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, SE12 8AJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE12 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.03 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE12 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8AJ, encompassing approximately 4674 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 8AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnt Ash Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Osberton Road with total crimes: 2

CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, SE12 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.49-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.50100.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Public order10.64-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.990.00%
Burglary61.7120.00%
Vehicle crime41.28-55.56%
Public order40.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime98.1380.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-33.33%
Burglary51.2866.67%
Other theft41.0733.33%
Public order40.86300.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.93400.00%
Drugs41.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.86-42.86%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.5716.67%
Other theft31.5050.00%
Drugs20.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-85.71%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.7033.33%
Vehicle crime71.71600.00%
Drugs61.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.28-53.85%
Public order31.280.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5644.44%
Anti-social behaviour62.78-40.00%
Drugs41.280.00%
Other theft40.86100.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Public order30.64200.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.930.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236
August 202313
July 20239

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312
September 20238
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20231
September 20237
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
August 20233

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Burnt Ash Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Osberton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Alanthus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Rose Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ravens Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Fairby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sheldon Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Southbourne Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lilian Barker Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Reed Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Silk Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leewood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Glenmere Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1