SE12 9AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 9AX

SE12 9AX, Lewisham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population. This SE12 9AX 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 9AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 9AX, encompassing approximately 5365 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE12 9AX area, explore the SE12 9AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 9AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birch Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Alanthus Close with total crimes: 4
  • Horncastle Close with total crimes: 3

SE12 9AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.96900.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.860.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.240.00%
Shoplifting51.300.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.0663.64%
Violence and sexual offences153.350.00%
Public order42.8033.33%
Vehicle crime40.75-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.75-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-20.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.19-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.18200.00%
Shoplifting112.80-35.29%
Other theft72.0575.00%
Vehicle crime71.3075.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.93150.00%
Burglary40.93300.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting179.13-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour93.17-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.93100.00%
Other theft40.75-20.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Robbery20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-60.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.5494.44%
Anti-social behaviour126.5233.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.24-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.8666.67%
Other theft50.9366.67%
Public order30.93-50.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.980.00%
Public order61.680.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
April 202412
January 202415
December 202315
November 20235
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202418
December 202311
November 202317
October 202335
September 202318

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE12 9AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birch Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alanthus Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Horncastle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Ratcliffe Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kimbolton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Pitfold Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wildwood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kingshurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St Mildreds Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Helder Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rose Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Buckden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Leewood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lee (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Woodyates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1