HERSCHELL ROAD, SE23 1EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 1EG

HERSCHELL ROAD, SE23 1EG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.08 per 1,000 population. This SE23 1EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE23 postcode area, which has experienced 262 crimes and a crime rate of 7.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE23 1EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 1EG, encompassing approximately 7128 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE23 1EG area, explore the SE23 1EG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

SE23 1EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanstead Road with total crimes: 12
  • Beaumaris Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Brockley Rise with total crimes: 7

HERSCHELL ROAD, SE23 1EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.0890.91%
Anti-social behaviour172.9521.43%
Other theft82.3860.00%
Public order71.12250.00%
Vehicle crime60.98200.00%
Shoplifting50.84-37.50%
Robbery40.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-40.00%
Theft from the person30.420.00%
Burglary30.42-50.00%
Drugs20.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.960.00%
Shoplifting81.540.00%
Burglary61.120.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Public order20.28100.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.140.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.14-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.28-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour111.96-35.29%
Other theft91.5480.00%
Public order51.26150.00%
Vehicle crime50.7025.00%
Drugs50.700.00%
Theft from the person40.700.00%
Shoplifting30.5650.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.38-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour173.6588.89%
Criminal damage and arson72.3875.00%
Drugs50.980.00%
Other theft50.70-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.70-50.00%
Robbery30.5650.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.547.69%
Anti-social behaviour93.9312.50%
Vehicle crime81.26-20.00%
Other theft71.12-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Burglary40.56300.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Public order20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.1018.18%
Vehicle crime103.65150.00%
Other theft91.4080.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.26-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.1233.33%
Shoplifting30.56200.00%
Public order30.4250.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.090.00%
Other theft51.960.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202411
January 202417
December 20239
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202414
January 202426
December 202328
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 1EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stanstead Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Beaumaris Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Brockley Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Firs Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
  • 6. Herschell Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Owens Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Wyleu Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gladiator Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Lessing Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ackroyd Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Agnew Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Garthorne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Bovill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Austin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Duncombe Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Brockley Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Ballina Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Boveney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Whatman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Beadnell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. St German'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park Rise Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Grove Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Brockley View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1