SE23 2BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2BZ

SE23 2BZ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2BZ 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 2BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2BZ, encompassing approximately 7539 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SE23 2BZ 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 2BZ 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.02130.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.0510.00%
Other theft101.46900.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33150.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Theft from the person40.5333.33%
Drugs20.530.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Public order20.27-66.67%
Burglary20.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.330.00%
Public order61.330.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Burglary40.530.00%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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
Robbery10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-93.75%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.120.00%
Vehicle crime112.120.00%
Other theft81.460.00%
Shoplifting71.060.00%
Drugs50.930.00%
Public order50.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Burglary20.530.00%

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 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.63-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour101.99-9.09%
Other theft61.33-25.00%
Public order60.80200.00%
Theft from the person30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-57.14%
Drugs30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.09-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour112.25-35.29%
Other theft81.4633.33%
Vehicle crime71.06-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Shoplifting30.40-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Public order20.27-50.00%
Theft from the person20.27-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.08-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour172.3930.77%
Vehicle crime112.25120.00%
Shoplifting71.46-30.00%
Other theft60.930.00%
Theft from the person50.800.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.710.00%
Shoplifting101.720.00%
Other theft61.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Vehicle crime50.660.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202416
January 202410
December 202311
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
May 20241
April 202416
January 202415
December 202317
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202411
January 20243
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 2BZ 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. Devonshire Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rockbourne Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gaynesford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cibber Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waldram Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Montrose Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Rojack Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kemble Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Church Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Trilby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Soper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hindsley'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beadnell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Rockbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1