SE23 2DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2DS

SE23 2DS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2DS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE23 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE23 2DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2DS, encompassing approximately 7495 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE23 2DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perry Vale with total crimes: 4
  • Westbourne Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Normanton Street with total crimes: 3

SE23 2DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.4033.33%
Violence and sexual offences91.6028.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-71.43%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.40-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.20250.00%
Violence and sexual offences70.93-46.15%
Burglary60.93500.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.07-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour111.73450.00%
Other theft41.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.8090.00%
Vehicle crime62.5320.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-87.50%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.7460.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.13-41.18%
Vehicle crime51.33-50.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Burglary30.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-40.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.4713.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.27-28.57%
Vehicle crime101.3311.11%
Burglary61.3320.00%
Public order50.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.67400.00%
Other theft30.67-40.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.000.00%
Vehicle crime91.870.00%
Other theft51.200.00%
Burglary50.670.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20249
January 202411
December 20232
November 202316
October 202310
September 202314

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 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20247
January 202413
December 202319
November 202310
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20241
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Perry Vale
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Westbourne Drive
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Normanton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Gaynesford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Acorn Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Fifield Path
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wynell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Siddons Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Farren Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Paxton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. April Glen
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Roundhay Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Pearfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Alexander Evans Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Treviso Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cibber Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Como Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1