WASTDALE ROAD, SE23 1HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 1HN

WASTDALE ROAD, SE23 1HN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This SE23 1HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE23 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE23 1HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 1HN, encompassing approximately 7206 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE23 1HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Stanstead Road with total crimes: 10
  • Bovill Road with total crimes: 3

WASTDALE ROAD, SE23 1HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.27-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.110.00%
Burglary50.8366.67%
Other theft30.69-66.67%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Drugs20.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-87.50%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.777.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.08-16.67%
Other theft91.3980.00%
Vehicle crime81.25100.00%
Public order51.11400.00%
Drugs50.69-16.67%
Burglary30.690.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.38-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.9450.00%
Drugs61.67200.00%
Other theft50.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.52-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour82.0860.00%
Vehicle crime61.11-25.00%
Other theft50.83-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.6933.33%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.468.33%
Other theft93.6180.00%
Vehicle crime81.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.22118.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.33-41.67%
Vehicle crime60.9720.00%
Other theft50.83-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-42.86%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.670.00%
Other theft71.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.970.00%
Burglary50.970.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202415
January 202414
December 202315
November 202326
October 202324
September 202311

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202410
January 202412
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 SE23 1HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Stanstead Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Bovill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Garthorne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Grove Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Herschell Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Cibber Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ackroyd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beadnell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rockbourne Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Montrose Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St German'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1