SE12 8AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8AQ

SE12 8AQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8AQ 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 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8AQ, encompassing approximately 4788 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SE12 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • St Peters Court with total crimes: 5
  • Carston Close with total crimes: 5

SE12 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.07-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences132.71225.00%
Robbery72.71600.00%
Drugs61.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25400.00%
Vehicle crime41.04300.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.8960.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.34-60.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.10-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour102.0942.86%
Drugs32.09200.00%
Public order20.63-66.67%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Burglary20.42-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9216.67%
Burglary71.4675.00%
Public order61.4650.00%
Vehicle crime41.25-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2325.00%
Vehicle crime92.0928.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.88-40.00%
Other theft51.2566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.0433.33%
Burglary40.840.00%
Public order40.84300.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.81-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences82.090.00%
Vehicle crime71.67133.33%
Robbery51.46400.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Burglary40.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.710.00%
Drugs41.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202410
January 202414
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Peters Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Carston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Burnt Ash Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Effingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Pagoda Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Ravens Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leewood Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Osborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Falmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Horn Park Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Horn Park Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Lilian Barker Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Reed Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Woodville Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Osberton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alanthus Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Rose Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1