HORNCASTLE ROAD, SE12 9LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 9LF

HORNCASTLE ROAD, SE12 9LF, Lewisham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.83 per 1,000 population. This SE12 9LF 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 9LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 9LF, encompassing approximately 4349 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

SE12 9LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alnwick Road with total crimes: 3
  • Alwold Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Sibthorpe Road with total crimes: 2

HORNCASTLE ROAD, SE12 9LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.83-18.18%
Drugs42.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5237.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.53250.00%
Theft from the person21.610.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-75.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.38-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.8450.00%
Vehicle crime51.38400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-42.86%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.90125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.150.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alnwick Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Alwold Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Sibthorpe Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Guibal Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mallory Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Horncastle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Horncastle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Upwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Gavestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Simnel Road
    Total1
    Drugs1