SE12 8LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8LN

SE12 8LN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.81 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8LN 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 8LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8LN, encompassing approximately 2014 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE12 8LN area, explore the SE12 8LN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE12 8LN area, visit the SE12 8LN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 8LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maythorne Cottages with total crimes: 5
  • Leahurst Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hither Green with total crimes: 3

SE12 8LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour1225.81-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences75.96-50.00%
Theft from the person63.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.98500.00%
Robbery52.980.00%
Vehicle crime42.48300.00%
Other theft41.9933.33%
Burglary31.99200.00%
Drugs21.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1922.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences149.430.00%
Public order36.950.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.48-62.50%
Other theft11.49-83.33%
Theft from the person10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.360.00%
Vehicle crime73.970.00%
Other theft63.47200.00%
Public order42.98300.00%
Burglary31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs22.98100.00%
Other theft20.99-50.00%
Public order10.99-83.33%
Robbery10.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.7958.33%
Anti-social behaviour69.43200.00%
Public order62.98100.00%
Vehicle crime52.98-16.67%
Burglary52.48150.00%
Other theft42.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.99100.00%
Bicycle theft31.99-40.00%
Robbery31.49-25.00%
Drugs11.49-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.8220.00%
Other theft65.96500.00%
Vehicle crime62.9850.00%
Drugs52.98400.00%
Bicycle theft52.48400.00%
Robbery42.480.00%
Public order31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.99-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.96-16.67%
Shoplifting52.480.00%
Robbery42.48100.00%
Vehicle crime41.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Drugs10.99-66.67%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.960.00%
Shoplifting52.980.00%
Drugs32.480.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
May 20243
April 20248
January 202419
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maythorne Cottages
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Leahurst Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Hither Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Effingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Thornwood Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chiltonian Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Taunton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hedgley Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Manor Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Staplehurst Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Northbrook Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Park View Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Abernethy Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Fernbrook Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Longhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chalcroft Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Wolfram Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Kellerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Manor Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Old Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Robbery1