SE23 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2BT

SE23 2BT, Lewisham has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2BT, encompassing approximately 6102 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE23 2BT area, explore the SE23 2BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE23 2BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longfield Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Dartmouth Place with total crimes: 4
  • Westbourne Drive with total crimes: 4

SE23 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3235.71%
Anti-social behaviour143.11-6.67%
Vehicle crime112.290.00%
Burglary61.80500.00%
Public order60.98100.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.887.14%
Violence and sexual offences142.4616.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Drugs20.49-50.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.299.09%
Vehicle crime91.97350.00%
Drugs41.470.00%
Burglary40.66100.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Other theft20.33-60.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.29-26.67%
Other theft51.8025.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-66.67%
Burglary20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.7287.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime61.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98300.00%
Other theft40.6633.33%
Public order30.6650.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.0390.91%
Violence and sexual offences83.44-55.56%
Vehicle crime61.31-25.00%
Other theft30.98-40.00%
Burglary30.49-50.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 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 offences189.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.950.00%
Vehicle crime81.800.00%
Burglary61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.980.00%
Other theft50.980.00%
Public order40.820.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
April 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202414
January 202414
December 20237
November 202321
October 202311

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202412
January 202411
December 202315
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longfield Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dartmouth Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Westbourne Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Deans Gate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mayow Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Inglemere Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 8. Acorn Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Honeyfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dacres Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sydenham Park Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Roundhay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Windrush Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Wynell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B227
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Alexander Evans Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Siddons Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gaynesford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Holland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Queenswood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Thriffwood
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Albion Villas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Fifield Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pearfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Aylward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Church Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1