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

Overview of Crime in SE12 9LG

HORNCASTLE ROAD, SE12 9LG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population. This SE12 9LG 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 9LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 9LG, encompassing approximately 5508 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 9LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallory Court with total crimes: 5
  • Burnt Ash Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Horncastle Close with total crimes: 3

HORNCASTLE ROAD, SE12 9LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.631300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.540.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-92.86%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.450.00%
Shoplifting52.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting179.9954.55%
Violence and sexual offences153.0966.67%
Vehicle crime72.7216.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-60.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.17-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour102.0011.11%
Violence and sexual offences91.820.00%
Vehicle crime61.63500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09400.00%
Other theft50.910.00%
Burglary40.91300.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.90-48.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.2728.57%
Violence and sexual offences91.63-25.00%
Other theft51.6366.67%
Public order30.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-83.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3513.4394.44%
Violence and sexual offences126.35-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.18-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.2750.00%
Robbery41.09100.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Public order30.54-57.14%
Other theft30.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.540.00%
Public order72.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20241
April 202414
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

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 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 202417
December 202311
November 202318
October 202335
September 202318

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mallory Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 2. Burnt Ash Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Elwyn Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pitfold Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wildwood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gavestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Simnel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kingshurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lee (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Woodyates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1