SE23 1LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 1LF

SE23 1LF, Lewisham has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This SE23 1LF 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 1LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 1LF, encompassing approximately 5190 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE23 1LF area, explore the SE23 1LF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE23 1LF area, visit the SE23 1LF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SE23 1LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaumaris Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Brockley Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Herschell Road with total crimes: 4

SE23 1LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.1488.89%
Anti-social behaviour103.28-9.09%
Other theft51.9366.67%
Vehicle crime50.9625.00%
Public order50.9666.67%
Shoplifting50.96-28.57%
Burglary40.9633.33%
Robbery40.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.120.00%
Shoplifting71.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Public order30.58200.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.19-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.28-42.86%
Theft from the person72.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.35-45.45%
Other theft51.1666.67%
Vehicle crime40.96-50.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Shoplifting30.5850.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.05175.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.12800.00%
Vehicle crime81.73100.00%
Other theft31.54-25.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.8616.67%
Burglary44.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-50.00%
Other theft40.7733.33%
Public order30.77200.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.25-10.00%
Vehicle crime83.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.54-68.75%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Other theft30.58-25.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3781.82%
Anti-social behaviour163.850.00%
Vehicle crime63.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Burglary40.77100.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order20.39-71.43%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.080.00%
Vehicle crime82.120.00%
Public order71.540.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202412
January 202421
December 202321
November 202318
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20246
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaumaris Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brockley Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Herschell Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Owens Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Bankhurst Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crofton Park Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wyleu Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Grierson Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Otford Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gladiator Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Lessing Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Kilgour Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Ackroyd Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Agnew Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Sevenoaks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stillness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parbury Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Holmesley Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ballina Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Whatman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Brockley View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1