LEEGATE, SE12 8SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8SS

LEEGATE, SE12 8SS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8SS 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 8SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 8SS, encompassing approximately 4540 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE12 8SS area, explore the SE12 8SS 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 (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE12 8SS 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

LEEGATE, SE12 8SS 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.7141.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.74-40.00%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.64-23.08%
Drugs22.200.00%
Public order20.44-50.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Burglary20.44-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.810.00%
Burglary92.86800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.980.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-62.50%
Other theft20.66-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3562.50%
Vehicle crime82.8660.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76-33.33%
Drugs41.3233.33%
Other theft40.88100.00%
Public order40.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Shoplifting30.66200.00%
Theft from the person10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.47-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.98-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10300.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Robbery30.88200.00%
Drugs30.66-25.00%
Theft from the person30.66200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.9336.36%
Violence and sexual offences93.30125.00%
Drugs41.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-66.67%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.470.00%
Vehicle crime62.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.880.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202412
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202410
January 202413
December 202313
November 20238
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
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 8SS 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. 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. Weigall Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Millbank Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Rose Way
    Total1
    Other crime1