SE23 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2BY

SE23 2BY, Lewisham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2BY, encompassing approximately 7143 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SE23 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perry Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Westbourne Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Deans Gate Close with total crimes: 3

SE23 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime127.42500.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.6822.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.54-28.57%
Burglary81.400.00%
Public order41.12300.00%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.9055.56%
Violence and sexual offences91.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime105.60400.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.40-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour91.26-25.00%
Burglary61.26200.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Other theft20.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.60-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour121.82500.00%
Other theft41.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-75.00%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In December 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 offences185.46125.00%
Vehicle crime82.5260.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-88.24%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.4441.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.38-57.89%
Vehicle crime51.12-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-33.33%
Burglary40.56-42.86%
Other theft30.56-40.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences198.8211.76%
Anti-social behaviour122.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.68-27.27%
Burglary71.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.98500.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Public order40.7033.33%
Robbery10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.380.00%
Vehicle crime112.100.00%
Burglary61.540.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202410
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 20249
January 202412
December 20232
November 202317
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20249
January 202413
December 202318
November 20238
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Perry Rise
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Westbourne Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Deans Gate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Inglemere Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 5. Allenby Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Acorn Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Dacres Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roundhay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Windrush Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Wynell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B227
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Alexander Evans Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Siddons Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gaynesford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Cibber Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ticehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Priestfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Holland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Queenswood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Bampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Fifield Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pearfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Aylward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Church Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Farren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Treviso Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Trilby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Soper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1