HORNCASTLE CLOSE, SE12 9LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE12 9LQ

HORNCASTLE CLOSE, SE12 9LQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This SE12 9LQ 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 9LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE12 9LQ, encompassing approximately 5804 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE12 9LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallory Court with total crimes: 5
  • Birch Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Burnt Ash Hill with total crimes: 3

HORNCASTLE CLOSE, SE12 9LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.721500.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.760.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-92.86%

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 offences146.370.00%
Shoplifting52.410.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.690.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1911.2072.73%
Violence and sexual offences183.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.1014.29%
Vehicle crime61.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-60.00%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Other theft20.34-60.00%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.8520.00%
Shoplifting112.07-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour101.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.72250.00%
Vehicle crime61.21200.00%
Other theft51.03-16.67%
Burglary40.86300.00%
Public order30.69-25.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.1025.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.72-16.67%
Other theft61.7250.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Robbery20.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-75.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3614.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.38-52.94%
Vehicle crime41.38-20.00%
Robbery40.69100.00%
Public order40.69-50.00%
Other theft40.690.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.810.00%
Shoplifting183.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.100.00%
Public order82.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.380.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20241
April 202414
January 202418
December 202312
November 202310
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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 4 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202419
December 202311
November 202318
October 202336
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 9LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mallory Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 2. Birch Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Burnt Ash Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Horncastle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Ratcliffe Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kimbolton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Elwyn Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pitfold Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wildwood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Ronver Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Harland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Gavestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Simnel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kingshurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Helder Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Leewood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lee (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Woodyates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1