SE12 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8BB

SE12 8BB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.26 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8BB 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 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8BB, encompassing approximately 3534 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SE12 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

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

SE12 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.26-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences134.2418.18%
Criminal damage and arson83.68700.00%
Drugs62.26500.00%
Robbery51.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Theft from the person30.850.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.85-25.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.8846.15%
Violence and sexual offences115.37-15.38%
Shoplifting43.11-80.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2018.67300.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.6885.71%
Vehicle crime53.680.00%
Public order31.41-40.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Burglary30.85-50.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.14-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.68-12.50%
Burglary61.98200.00%
Public order51.70-54.55%
Vehicle crime51.41-28.57%
Shoplifting51.41-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Other theft31.13-40.00%
Robbery10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.28-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3527.16105.88%
Violence and sexual offences159.9066.67%
Public order114.241000.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1160.00%
Vehicle crime72.26133.33%
Drugs51.980.00%
Other theft51.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-20.00%
Robbery21.13-33.33%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Drugs51.410.00%
Robbery31.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Theft from the person30.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
April 202413
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202413
January 202413
December 202315
November 20239

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 20231

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202420
January 20245
December 202335
November 202317

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Peters Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Carston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Burnt Ash Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Effingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Thornwood Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foxwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Taunton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hedgley Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park View Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Lee High Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Osborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Falmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Meadowcourt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wolfram Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Kellerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Manor Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Old Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Lee Church Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Arne Walk
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1