SE23 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2LW

SE23 2LW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2LW, encompassing approximately 5214 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SE23 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perry Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Deans Gate Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mayow Road with total crimes: 3

SE23 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime138.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.499.09%
Burglary72.30600.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.34-50.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.3340.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.6822.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.10-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour91.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.7375.00%
Public order41.340.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.52300.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.30-15.38%
Vehicle crime42.11-33.33%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.95116.67%
Vehicle crime62.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-72.73%
Public order30.58200.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.9022.22%
Vehicle crime82.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.53-60.00%
Other theft31.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-71.43%
Burglary20.38-71.43%
Drugs20.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.12-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour92.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.73-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.53133.33%
Burglary71.3416.67%
Other theft61.34-14.29%
Public order41.15-20.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.450.00%
Vehicle crime153.070.00%
Other theft72.880.00%
Burglary61.340.00%
Public order51.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20249
January 202412
December 20233
November 202311
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 202410
January 202411
December 202313
November 20236
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Perry Rise
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Deans Gate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mayow Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Burghill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Honeyfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dacres Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Windrush Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Wynell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B227
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Alexander Evans Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Siddons Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Priestfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Holland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Queenswood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Bampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Niederwald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fifield Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pearfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Aylward Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1