LEE HIGH ROAD, SE12 8RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8RS

LEE HIGH ROAD, SE12 8RS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.95 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8RS 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 8RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8RS, encompassing approximately 1836 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 8RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchants Place with total crimes: 11
  • St Peters Court with total crimes: 5
  • Lee High Road with total crimes: 4

LEE HIGH ROAD, SE12 8RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2435.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences1513.07-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson68.170.00%
Robbery33.270.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Theft from the person31.630.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Public order31.6350.00%
Shoplifting31.63-25.00%
Drugs21.63100.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1625.05-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences168.716.67%
Shoplifting48.71-80.00%
Burglary32.18-50.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

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
Shoplifting2039.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.89183.33%
Violence and sexual offences159.2666.67%
Burglary68.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.27300.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Theft from the person21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Public order10.54-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.96-43.75%
Burglary94.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.9020.00%
Public order53.27-64.29%
Shoplifting52.72-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.720.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-75.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.54-75.00%

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
Shoplifting3549.02118.75%
Violence and sexual offences1619.0614.29%
Public order148.71366.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.720.00%
Drugs42.18100.00%
Vehicle crime42.18100.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Burglary31.6350.00%
Robbery11.630.00%
Theft from the person10.54-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1628.87700.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.7127.27%
Criminal damage and arson47.62100.00%
Public order32.18-40.00%
Other theft31.63-25.00%
Theft from the person31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-77.78%
Drugs21.09-33.33%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%

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 offences1121.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.990.00%
Public order54.900.00%
Other theft42.720.00%
Drugs32.180.00%
Robbery21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
April 202417
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

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 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202415
January 20249
December 202316
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 202314
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202420
January 20245
December 202335
November 202316
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merchants Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary1
  • 2. St Peters Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lee High Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Fludyer Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Effingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Foxwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Taunton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hedgley Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park View Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Abernethy Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boone Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Osborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Falmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Meadowcourt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wolfram Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Kellerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Manor Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Old Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Dacre Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Lee Church Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Arne Walk
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Priory Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1