LEEGATE, SE12 8SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 8SS

LEEGATE, SE12 8SS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population. This SE12 8SS 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SE12 8SS 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

LEEGATE, SE12 8SS 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.67-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences133.52116.67%
Drugs62.86500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.320.00%
Robbery41.32300.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

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 behaviour157.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.300.00%
Drugs41.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 202412
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
November 20233
October 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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 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 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 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

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 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 8SS 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. Effingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Taunton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hedgley Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pagoda Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Ravens Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Osborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Falmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Meadowcourt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Arne Walk
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Reed Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Woodville Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Osberton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alanthus Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Rose Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1