PRIESTFIELD ROAD, SE23 2RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2RW

PRIESTFIELD ROAD, SE23 2RW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.48 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2RW 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 2RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2RW, encompassing approximately 3432 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-60.87% decrease)

SE23 2RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Perry Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Winsford Road with total crimes: 4

PRIESTFIELD ROAD, SE23 2RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1517.481400.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.37-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour93.50-60.87%
Shoplifting82.62166.67%
Public order52.33150.00%
Burglary41.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.869.52%
Violence and sexual offences176.7088.89%
Shoplifting34.95-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Public order20.87-60.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.19-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences96.12-35.71%
Shoplifting82.6233.33%
Public order52.33400.00%
Other theft51.46-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.46-42.86%
Burglary41.1733.33%
Robbery11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2320.9876.92%
Violence and sexual offences146.70-6.67%
Vehicle crime74.080.00%
Other theft72.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0420.00%
Shoplifting61.75-25.00%
Burglary31.7550.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.197.14%
Anti-social behaviour134.378.33%
Shoplifting83.79100.00%
Vehicle crime72.330.00%
Other theft52.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.460.00%
Burglary21.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.44180.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.08-29.41%
Vehicle crime73.50-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.04-44.44%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Burglary31.17-40.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Public order10.58-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.9488.89%
Vehicle crime94.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.62200.00%
Public order62.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75-70.59%
Burglary51.4666.67%
Shoplifting41.46300.00%
Other theft41.17-33.33%
Other crime21.170.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.950.00%
Vehicle crime92.620.00%
Other theft62.620.00%
Burglary31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202423
April 202421
January 202423
December 202313
November 202312
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
April 20249
January 202414
December 202315
November 202314
October 20235
September 202317

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 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 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 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 2RW 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. Perry Rise
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Winsford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bell Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Selworthy Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Allenby Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dillwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ardley Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Wynell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B227
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Siddons Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Woolstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Ticehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Pearfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Levendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Nyon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Clarens Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Neuchatel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Helvetia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Castlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1