SE23 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23

SE23, Southwark has recorded a total of 266 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SE23 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SE23, encompassing approximately 34340 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-2.04% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (33) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE23 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Stanstead Road with total crimes: 12

SE23 Crime Map

Postcodes in SE23

The postcode district are associated with the SE23, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SE23 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences787.7569.57%
Anti-social behaviour482.27-2.04%
Vehicle crime331.40200.00%
Other theft260.96225.00%
Burglary180.7680.00%
Public order180.5238.46%
Criminal damage and arson130.5218.18%
Theft from the person100.3866.67%
Robbery70.290.00%
Drugs50.20-16.67%
Shoplifting50.15-44.44%
Other crime30.1550.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour495.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences461.430.00%
Public order131.341200.00%
Vehicle crime110.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.320.00%
Burglary100.320.00%
Shoplifting90.290.00%
Other theft80.260.00%
Robbery70.23600.00%
Theft from the person60.200.00%
Drugs60.170.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.09-96.15%
Robbery10.03-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.03-98.18%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour576.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences551.660.00%
Vehicle crime371.600.00%
Other theft261.080.00%
Burglary150.760.00%
Shoplifting120.440.00%
Public order110.350.00%
Drugs90.320.00%
Theft from the person70.260.00%
Bicycle theft50.200.00%
Robbery30.150.00%
Other crime20.090.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.03-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.93-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour542.1031.71%
Other theft261.574.00%
Vehicle crime210.76-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson170.61-5.56%
Public order150.5025.00%
Drugs100.44150.00%
Burglary90.29-18.18%
Robbery40.260.00%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%
Theft from the person30.0950.00%
Shoplifting20.09-66.67%
Other crime20.06100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences847.0820.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.45-29.31%
Vehicle crime311.19-13.89%
Other theft250.9019.05%
Criminal damage and arson180.73-5.26%
Public order120.5233.33%
Burglary110.3510.00%
Shoplifting60.32-53.85%
Robbery40.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.1233.33%
Drugs40.12100.00%
Theft from the person20.12-75.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences707.57-15.66%
Anti-social behaviour582.0438.10%
Vehicle crime361.699.09%
Other theft211.0510.53%
Criminal damage and arson190.615.56%
Shoplifting130.5518.18%
Burglary100.38-28.57%
Public order90.29-35.71%
Robbery80.26100.00%
Theft from the person80.23700.00%
Bicycle theft30.23200.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Drugs20.06-60.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences837.1920.29%
Anti-social behaviour422.42-30.00%
Vehicle crime331.223.12%
Other theft190.96-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson180.5512.50%
Burglary140.52-6.67%
Public order140.41-12.50%
Shoplifting110.4137.50%
Drugs50.32-16.67%
Robbery40.15-42.86%
Other crime20.12100.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-83.33%
Theft from the person10.03-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences697.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour602.010.00%
Vehicle crime321.750.00%
Other theft300.930.00%
Public order160.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.470.00%
Burglary150.470.00%
Shoplifting80.440.00%
Robbery70.230.00%
Bicycle theft60.200.00%
Drugs60.170.00%
Theft from the person40.170.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 409 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202449
April 202457
January 202454
December 202341
November 202358
October 202342
September 202360

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20248
May 20241
April 202426
January 202426
December 202325
November 202321
October 202319
September 202330

A total of 234 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202411
April 202437
January 202421
December 202331
November 202336
October 202333
September 202332

A total of 558 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202446
May 20241
April 202455
January 202472
December 202384
November 202370
October 202383
September 202369

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
March 20241
January 202417
December 202318
November 202319
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20249
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202415
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20241
April 202411
January 202415
December 202312
November 20239
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202412
January 20242
December 20236
November 202313
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stanstead Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Beaumaris Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Longfield Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Brockley Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Firs Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
  • 8. Woolstone Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Greystead Road
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Fairlie Gardens
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Perry Rise
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Dartmouth Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Westbourne Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Devonshire Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Herschell Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Owens Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 18. Crofton Park Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Wyleu Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Grierson Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tarleton Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Suncroft Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Manor Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Rockbourne Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Northwood Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elsinore Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Allenby Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Gladiator Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Lessing Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Wood Vale
    Total2
    Other theft2