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

Overview of Crime in SE12 8PL

TAUNTON ROAD, SE12 8PL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8PL 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 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8PL, encompassing approximately 4120 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 8PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Osberton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Alanthus Close with total crimes: 4

TAUNTON ROAD, SE12 8PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.71109.09%
Violence and sexual offences65.58-33.33%
Other theft31.460.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.9883.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.18-40.00%
Public order30.73-50.00%
Burglary30.73-57.14%
Other theft30.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9225.00%
Burglary73.64250.00%
Public order61.7020.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4620.00%
Vehicle crime51.46-37.50%
Other theft31.21-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6271.43%
Vehicle crime82.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.940.00%
Other theft51.21150.00%
Public order51.21400.00%
Drugs41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Shoplifting30.7350.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Theft from the person20.49-33.33%
Robbery20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21300.00%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Drugs40.970.00%
Robbery30.97200.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.80-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences72.43250.00%
Drugs41.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-75.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery10.49-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.680.00%
Vehicle crime82.670.00%
Robbery51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.210.00%
Shoplifting41.210.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
April 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20249
January 202415
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237
September 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
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

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 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

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 8PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Osberton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Alanthus Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manor Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Old Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Meadowcourt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Leyland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Kellerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Osborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Hamlea Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Carston Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Manor Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lenham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lampmead Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Taunton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hedgley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Millbank Way
    Total1
    Robbery1