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

Overview of Crime in SE12 8RW

LEE HIGH ROAD, SE12 8RW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8RW 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 8RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8RW, encompassing approximately 3857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE12 8RW 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
  • Old Road with total crimes: 3

LEE HIGH ROAD, SE12 8RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.3088.89%
Violence and sexual offences74.41-22.22%
Burglary31.8150.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.30-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour92.3328.57%
Drugs22.330.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Burglary20.52-75.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.638.33%
Burglary83.37700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0716.67%
Public order51.8125.00%
Vehicle crime31.30-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.6720.00%
Vehicle crime73.1140.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8120.00%
Drugs41.5633.33%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Public order41.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Shoplifting30.78200.00%
Theft from the person10.78-66.67%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3711.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.59-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30300.00%
Robbery31.040.00%
Drugs30.78-25.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Theft from the person30.78200.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.26125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.33-11.11%
Drugs42.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-60.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.850.00%
Vehicle crime52.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.040.00%
Robbery41.040.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20249
January 202413
December 202312
November 202310
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
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 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
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 8RW postcode area is presented below.

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