TAUNTON ROAD, SE12 8PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8PA

TAUNTON ROAD, SE12 8PA, Lewisham has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.56 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8PA 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 8PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8PA, encompassing approximately 3231 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

SE12 8PA 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

TAUNTON ROAD, SE12 8PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.56-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences134.3362.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.02800.00%
Robbery62.780.00%
Drugs61.86500.00%
Vehicle crime41.86300.00%
Theft from the person31.240.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.52137.50%
Violence and sexual offences85.88-20.00%
Other theft22.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.0914.29%
Vehicle crime62.4820.00%
Public order31.86-40.00%
Other theft30.93-25.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.007.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.640.00%
Public order52.17150.00%
Vehicle crime51.55-37.50%
Other theft41.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.0255.56%
Vehicle crime84.33166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.4840.00%
Other theft52.1766.67%
Drugs41.550.00%
Shoplifting41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Theft from the person20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Robbery20.62-50.00%
Public order20.62100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.0712.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55300.00%
Robbery41.24300.00%
Drugs41.24100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Theft from the person30.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 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 behaviour108.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.090.00%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202410
January 202415
December 202314
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20232
November 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

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 8PA 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. Effingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Thornwood Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Southbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Staplehurst Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Park View Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Abernethy Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lee High Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Osborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Falmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Fernbrook Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Leahurst Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Longhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Chalcroft Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Wolfram Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kellerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Manor Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Old Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1