CHURCH VALE, SE23 2UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 2UW

CHURCH VALE, SE23 2UW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population. This SE23 2UW 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 2UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 2UW, encompassing approximately 7556 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SE23 2UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Dartmouth Place with total crimes: 4
  • Westbourne Drive with total crimes: 4

CHURCH VALE, SE23 2UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.4076.92%
Anti-social behaviour173.0421.43%
Vehicle crime52.2525.00%
Other theft50.66150.00%
Public order40.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.53100.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.850.00%
Public order61.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In July 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.040.00%
Vehicle crime81.990.00%
Shoplifting71.060.00%
Bicycle theft50.930.00%
Other theft40.660.00%
Drugs40.530.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.88-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour121.990.00%
Public order71.5940.00%
Other theft50.93-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.66-33.33%
Theft from the person30.5350.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1388.89%
Anti-social behaviour122.25-52.00%
Other theft111.5983.33%
Vehicle crime61.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.790.00%
Public order50.6666.67%
Drugs30.66200.00%
Shoplifting30.40-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Burglary20.26-50.00%
Theft from the person20.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.7966.67%
Vehicle crime103.3166.67%
Violence and sexual offences91.32-66.67%
Shoplifting71.19-30.00%
Theft from the person60.930.00%
Other theft60.79-25.00%
Burglary40.79-33.33%
Public order30.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.3822.73%
Anti-social behaviour153.57-6.25%
Shoplifting101.9942.86%
Other theft81.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Burglary60.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7966.67%
Public order40.6633.33%
Robbery30.530.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.910.00%
Other theft122.120.00%
Shoplifting71.590.00%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
May 20241
April 202415
January 202415
December 202317
November 20239
October 202327
September 202322

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202423
January 202412
December 202312
November 202325
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Dartmouth Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Westbourne Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Rockbourne Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dacres Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Torcross Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Roundhay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Windrush Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Alexander Evans Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gaynesford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Cibber Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Waldram Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Montrose Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Rojack Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Albion Villas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Fifield Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Church Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Trilby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Soper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hindsley'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rockbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1