HOUSTON ROAD, SE23 2RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2RN

HOUSTON ROAD, SE23 2RN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.76 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2RN 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 2RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2RN, encompassing approximately 3460 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE23 2RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Oakham Close with total crimes: 6
  • Perry Rise with total crimes: 4

HOUSTON ROAD, SE23 2RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.7655.56%
Anti-social behaviour104.05-28.57%
Vehicle crime102.890.00%
Shoplifting82.89300.00%
Burglary42.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%

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 behaviour149.257.69%
Violence and sexual offences94.05125.00%
Shoplifting22.60-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Robbery20.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.14-23.53%
Shoplifting83.7660.00%
Other theft52.31-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.44-71.43%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.1870.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.9116.67%
Other theft64.0550.00%
Vehicle crime61.7350.00%
Shoplifting51.73-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-25.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.47-9.09%
Shoplifting72.89133.33%
Vehicle crime42.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16-33.33%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.6922.22%
Violence and sexual offences83.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3150.00%
Vehicle crime41.7333.33%
Shoplifting31.16-25.00%
Other theft20.87-66.67%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.4228.57%
Other theft62.60-14.29%
Public order41.73300.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.16-71.43%
Burglary31.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-57.14%
Other crime20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.050.00%
Vehicle crime72.020.00%
Other theft72.020.00%
Burglary32.020.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 202413
January 202417
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20244
January 202414
December 202312
November 20238
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Oakham Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Perry Rise
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Winsford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Selworthy Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Allenby Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ardley Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Woolstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Ticehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Polecroft Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aldermoor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Priestfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Holland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Pearfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Levendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Nyon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Perry Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Clarens Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Neuchatel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Helvetia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rutland Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Castlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1