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

Overview of Crime in SE12 8RU

LEE HIGH ROAD, SE12 8RU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.62 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8RU 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 8RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8RU, encompassing approximately 2821 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE12 8RU area, explore the SE12 8RU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE12 8RU area, visit the SE12 8RU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 8RU 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

LEE HIGH ROAD, SE12 8RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1621.6233.33%
Violence and sexual offences145.67-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.960.00%
Drugs62.48500.00%
Robbery52.130.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Shoplifting31.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.477.14%
Anti-social behaviour125.32-14.29%
Shoplifting44.25-80.00%
Burglary31.42-40.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2023.03300.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.0955.56%
Anti-social behaviour144.9675.00%
Burglary54.96-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Public order21.06-66.67%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

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 offences917.01-43.75%
Burglary93.19350.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1914.29%
Public order62.83-45.45%
Shoplifting52.13-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-50.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Robbery10.710.00%
Drugs10.35-75.00%

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
Shoplifting3531.89118.75%
Violence and sexual offences1612.4060.00%
Public order115.671000.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.90133.33%
Vehicle crime62.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.130.00%
Drugs41.420.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Robbery10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1618.78700.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.67-16.67%
Drugs43.5433.33%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-62.50%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Theft from the person31.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.250.00%
Public order42.830.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202414
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202414
January 20249
December 202316
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 202311
November 20231
October 20234

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 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

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 8RU 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. Pagoda Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Park View Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Boone Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Meadowcourt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kellerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Old Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lee Church Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Arne Walk
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1