LESCOMBE CLOSE, SE23 2RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2RR

LESCOMBE CLOSE, SE23 2RR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.05 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2RR 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 2RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2RR, encompassing approximately 2992 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

SE23 2RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Kirtley Road with total crimes: 4

LESCOMBE CLOSE, SE23 2RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1421.051300.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.68-54.17%
Violence and sexual offences103.68-37.50%
Shoplifting93.34200.00%
Public order53.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.670.00%
Burglary41.34300.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2417.3820.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.0223.08%
Criminal damage and arson45.350.00%
Shoplifting31.34-66.67%
Public order21.00-66.67%
Robbery10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-83.33%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2024.06-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences136.680.00%
Other theft104.3466.67%
Shoplifting93.3428.57%
Public order63.0150.00%
Vehicle crime62.0050.00%
Robbery22.00100.00%
Bicycle theft20.67100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2323.3976.92%
Violence and sexual offences137.69-18.75%
Shoplifting74.34-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.3420.00%
Other theft62.0020.00%
Vehicle crime42.00-33.33%
Public order41.340.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.350.00%
Shoplifting84.34100.00%
Vehicle crime62.670.00%
Other theft52.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6725.00%
Drugs21.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.71-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences124.34200.00%
Vehicle crime64.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.00-42.86%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Other theft41.34100.00%
Burglary31.34-40.00%
Robbery21.00100.00%
Public order10.67-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1619.0560.00%
Vehicle crime95.35-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0175.00%
Public order52.3466.67%
Burglary51.67150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.67-71.43%
Shoplifting41.34300.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Other theft20.67-71.43%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1418.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.680.00%
Vehicle crime103.340.00%
Other theft73.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202424
April 202420
January 202423
December 202313
November 202313
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
April 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202312
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
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
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 2RR 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. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kirtley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Perry Rise
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bell Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Selworthy Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Allenby Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dillwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ardley Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Wynell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B227
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Ticehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winsford Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Priestfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Holland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Queenswood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Niederwald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pearfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Levendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Nyon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Helvetia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1