WOOLSTONE ROAD, SE23 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2SW

WOOLSTONE ROAD, SE23 2SW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2SW, encompassing approximately 6562 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SE23 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clowders Road with total crimes: 4
  • Nyon Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Polecroft Lane with total crimes: 4

WOOLSTONE ROAD, SE23 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.42140.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8337.50%
Vehicle crime21.68-50.00%
Burglary20.30-60.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.88-27.27%
Burglary51.22150.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.76-66.67%
Other theft50.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.76-20.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.317.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.2983.33%
Other theft61.68200.00%
Vehicle crime50.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-20.00%
Public order40.61300.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.33-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour62.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.91-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In November 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 offences176.4088.89%
Anti-social behaviour92.59125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3716.67%
Vehicle crime41.07-42.86%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime71.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.910.00%
Public order40.61100.00%
Burglary30.61-57.14%
Other theft30.46-40.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.310.00%
Vehicle crime72.290.00%
Burglary71.070.00%
Other theft51.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20245
January 202415
December 202314
November 202317
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Clowders Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Nyon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Polecroft Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Normanton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Siddons Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Farren Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pearfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Alexander Evans Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Treviso Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cibber Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Broxted Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Como Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Levendale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Perry Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Neuchatel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1