LENHAM ROAD, SE12 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8QW

LENHAM ROAD, SE12 8QW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.35 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8QW, encompassing approximately 1929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

SE12 8QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchants Place with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Old Road with total crimes: 3

LENHAM ROAD, SE12 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.3513.33%
Anti-social behaviour168.81-5.88%
Shoplifting48.29-80.00%
Burglary32.07-57.14%
Other theft31.550.00%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2038.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.36142.86%
Violence and sexual offences158.8125.00%
Burglary77.77-30.00%
Vehicle crime43.6333.33%
Public order32.07-50.00%
Other theft31.55-25.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.46-25.00%
Burglary106.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.1840.00%
Public order63.63-57.14%
Shoplifting53.11-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.590.00%
Other theft42.0733.33%
Vehicle crime32.07-40.00%
Robbery11.55-50.00%
Drugs10.52-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3548.71118.75%
Violence and sexual offences1618.1414.29%
Public order148.29366.67%
Vehicle crime57.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5966.67%
Burglary42.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.070.00%
Drugs42.0733.33%
Other theft32.070.00%
Robbery21.55100.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1629.54700.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.2927.27%
Vehicle crime47.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-66.67%
Drugs31.55-25.00%
Public order31.55-40.00%
Other theft31.55-40.00%
Theft from the person31.550.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Robbery10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.7080.00%
Other theft54.66-16.67%
Public order52.59150.00%
Drugs42.5933.33%
Robbery22.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-50.00%
Shoplifting21.04-86.67%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1530.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.770.00%
Other theft65.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.110.00%
Vehicle crime52.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.590.00%
Robbery42.070.00%
Drugs32.070.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202417
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202415
January 202412
December 202316
November 202314
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 202314
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 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 202316
October 20232
September 202315

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

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 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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 8QW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merchants Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Old Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lee High Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Fludyer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Meadowcourt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Kellerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Michaels Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lee Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Osborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wolfram Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Manor Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lochaber Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Murillo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Callaghan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dacre Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kingswood Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Boone Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shearman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lenham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lampmead Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Taunton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hedgley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1