KINGSWOOD PLACE, SE13 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE13 5BU

KINGSWOOD PLACE, SE13 5BU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This SE13 5BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE13 postcode area, which has experienced 563 crimes and a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE13 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE13 5BU, encompassing approximately 4855 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE13 5BU area, explore the SE13 5BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)

SE13 5BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchants Place with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Old Road with total crimes: 3

KINGSWOOD PLACE, SE13 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.12-33.33%
Shoplifting52.06-73.68%
Public order31.0350.00%
Other theft30.62-50.00%
Burglary30.62-50.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1914.62171.43%
Violence and sexual offences153.9115.38%
Anti-social behaviour153.09150.00%
Other theft63.09100.00%
Burglary61.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.24400.00%
Public order21.03-60.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.30-23.53%
Shoplifting72.68-78.12%
Anti-social behaviour61.44-25.00%
Burglary61.2420.00%
Public order51.24-70.59%
Drugs41.03100.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3218.54113.33%
Violence and sexual offences176.5913.33%
Public order173.50750.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.50300.00%
Burglary51.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Drugs20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.120.00%
Shoplifting153.09650.00%
Vehicle crime53.0925.00%
Drugs41.0333.33%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Other theft30.62-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-71.43%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.71-25.00%
Other theft103.0911.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.0675.00%
Vehicle crime41.44300.00%
Public order40.82300.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6250.00%
Shoplifting20.62-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.770.00%
Shoplifting134.120.00%
Other theft92.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.850.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202415
January 202413
December 202317
November 202315
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202415
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 202317
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202419
January 20247
December 202332
November 202315
October 20232
September 202313

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE13 5BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merchants Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Old Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lee High Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Fludyer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Forbury Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Michaels Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Lee Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hospital
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Glebe
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Halley Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lochaber Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Murillo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Callaghan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. John Wooley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Belmont Park Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Dacre Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Kingswood Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Boone Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shearman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lenham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Hatcliffe Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Cedars Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Blessington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1