SE23 2AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2AU

SE23 2AU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2AU, encompassing approximately 7732 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE23 2AU area, explore the SE23 2AU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE23 2AU area, visit the SE23 2AU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SE23 2AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

SE23 2AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0557.14%
Anti-social behaviour152.857.14%
Other theft91.94350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1633.33%
Vehicle crime40.52-20.00%
Theft from the person40.5233.33%
Public order30.52-50.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Burglary20.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.810.00%
Public order61.810.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Robbery30.39200.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.590.00%
Vehicle crime92.200.00%
Shoplifting71.160.00%
Other theft60.910.00%
Drugs40.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Public order20.390.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.21-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour91.81-18.18%
Other theft71.16-12.50%
Public order60.9150.00%
Theft from the person30.7850.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5420.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.33-47.62%
Vehicle crime81.42-11.11%
Other theft81.03100.00%
Public order41.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Shoplifting30.39-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.26-60.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.4475.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.72-44.44%
Vehicle crime91.9480.00%
Shoplifting71.16-30.00%
Theft from the person50.910.00%
Other theft40.65-42.86%
Public order30.52-40.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Burglary20.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-71.43%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.8635.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.49-7.69%
Shoplifting101.5542.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.290.00%
Other theft70.91-36.36%
Burglary50.9125.00%
Vehicle crime50.65150.00%
Public order50.650.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.590.00%
Other theft111.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.420.00%
Shoplifting70.910.00%
Public order50.910.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 202420
January 20249
December 202311
November 202321
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
May 20241
April 202417
January 202414
December 202318
November 202315
October 202327
September 202320

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20249
January 20242
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 2AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Westbourne Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rockbourne Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Roundhay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Alexander Evans Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gaynesford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Cibber Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waldram Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Montrose Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Rojack Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kemble Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Church Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Farren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Treviso Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Trilby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Soper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hindsley'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Beadnell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rockbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1