SILK CLOSE, SE12 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8DL

SILK CLOSE, SE12 8DL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.55 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8DL 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 8DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8DL, encompassing approximately 4930 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 8DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Carston Close with total crimes: 5

SILK CLOSE, SE12 8DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.55140.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.43-37.50%
Shoplifting82.030.00%
Robbery61.62500.00%
Drugs51.22400.00%
Vehicle crime41.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81300.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.24400.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.830.00%
Shoplifting51.620.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.1563.64%
Violence and sexual offences163.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.24-14.29%
Public order41.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.81-42.86%
Burglary40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.75-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences82.23100.00%
Vehicle crime71.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.42-30.00%
Public order61.420.00%
Burglary41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81100.00%
Other theft40.81100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.55-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.03150.00%
Robbery41.010.00%
Drugs40.81300.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.81-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.430.00%
Robbery42.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
April 20249
January 202416
December 20238
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20245
January 202418
December 202311
November 202317
October 202335

A total of 5 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
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
October 20231

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 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Carston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Burnt Ash Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pagoda Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ravens Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leewood Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lucorn Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Horn Park Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Horn Park Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Lilian Barker Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Reed Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Woodville Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Osberton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alanthus Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rose Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1