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

Overview of Crime in SE12 8PB

TAUNTON ROAD, SE12 8PB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.07 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8PB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE12 postcode area, which has experienced 137 crimes and a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE12 8PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8PB, encompassing approximately 3055 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

SE12 8PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Longhurst Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

TAUNTON ROAD, SE12 8PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.07111.11%
Violence and sexual offences136.22-23.53%
Shoplifting44.25-80.00%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-83.33%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2021.92300.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.5628.57%
Vehicle crime62.9520.00%
Public order31.96-57.14%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Burglary30.98-25.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.330.00%
Public order75.56-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2925.00%
Vehicle crime51.64-37.50%
Shoplifting51.64-85.71%
Other theft41.64-20.00%
Burglary41.3133.33%
Robbery11.31-50.00%
Drugs10.33-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3533.05105.88%
Violence and sexual offences1711.4554.55%
Public order115.561000.00%
Vehicle crime83.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6216.67%
Drugs52.290.00%
Other theft51.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Burglary31.3150.00%
Theft from the person20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Robbery20.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.96750.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.60-40.00%
Drugs51.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64300.00%
Robbery41.31300.00%
Vehicle crime41.31100.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Theft from the person30.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.45120.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.6066.67%
Other theft33.27-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-66.67%
Drugs20.65-33.33%
Public order20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.65-87.50%
Robbery10.65-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1619.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.960.00%
Vehicle crime61.960.00%
Robbery51.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.640.00%
Other theft51.640.00%
Drugs31.640.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202417
January 202417
December 202317
November 202311
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202420
January 20245
December 202335
November 202317
October 20232
September 202316

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 202311
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Longhurst Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Manor Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Manor Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Old Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kellerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Lee High Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Osborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Carston Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Staplehurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wolfram Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Manor Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lochaber Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Murillo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lenham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lampmead Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Taunton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hedgley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1