AUSTIN CLOSE, SE23 1SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 1SP

AUSTIN CLOSE, SE23 1SP, Lewisham has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.43 per 1,000 population. This SE23 1SP 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 1SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 1SP, encompassing approximately 4242 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE23 1SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockley Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Winterbourne Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stanstead Road with total crimes: 4

AUSTIN CLOSE, SE23 1SP 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.43250.00%
Vehicle crime84.95166.67%
Other theft71.89133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.650.00%
Public order41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.89-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.41-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.48-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour72.5916.67%
Theft from the person51.65400.00%
Vehicle crime51.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.55-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson113.77266.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.59200.00%
Vehicle crime51.4125.00%
Burglary31.18-25.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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 offences2110.1316.67%
Burglary44.95300.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Shoplifting30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Public order20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4320.00%
Vehicle crime54.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-50.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In October 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 offences159.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.540.00%
Vehicle crime61.890.00%
Public order41.410.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
April 202411
January 202416
December 202321
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brockley Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Winterbourne Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Stanstead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Herschell Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Owens Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Bankhurst Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wyleu Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chilthorne Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Winterstoke Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Northwood Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gladiator Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Austin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Duncombe Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Brockley Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Stillness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St German'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Park Rise Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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