SE23 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 1RQ

SE23 1RQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This SE23 1RQ 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 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 1RQ, encompassing approximately 5407 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE23 1RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanstead Road with total crimes: 12
  • Brockley Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

SE23 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.76187.50%
Anti-social behaviour134.25116.67%
Other theft102.40150.00%
Vehicle crime71.85600.00%
Public order61.290.00%
Theft from the person31.11200.00%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Burglary20.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.55-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour61.48-14.29%
Other theft41.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Burglary20.74-50.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.95-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour72.40-41.67%
Other theft61.2950.00%
Theft from the person41.11100.00%
Public order40.74300.00%
Burglary40.7433.33%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.28-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour123.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2216.67%
Vehicle crime61.2920.00%
Other theft41.11-33.33%
Drugs30.740.00%
Burglary30.55-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.62-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.07100.00%
Other theft61.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.11-37.50%
Burglary50.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-66.67%
Shoplifting30.5550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.024.17%
Other theft94.6280.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.660.00%
Vehicle crime81.6633.33%
Bicycle theft31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.440.00%
Vehicle crime61.660.00%
Other theft51.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
April 202413
January 202419
December 202322
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20247
January 202412
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 1RQ 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. Brockley Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Firs Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
  • 5. Winterbourne Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Herschell Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Owens Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Winterstoke Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Northwood Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Austin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Duncombe Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Brockley Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Stanstead Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fermor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St German'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park Rise Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Grove Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Brockley View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Polsted Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Blythe Hill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ravensbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Blythe Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Marler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1