WOOD VALE, SE23 3DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3DZ

WOOD VALE, SE23 3DZ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3DZ 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 3DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3DZ, encompassing approximately 2472 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE23 3DZ area, explore the SE23 3DZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE23 3DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greystead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hillcourt Road with total crimes: 3
  • Underhill Road with total crimes: 3

WOOD VALE, SE23 3DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime810.51166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.45-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1412.94133.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4350.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.68-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime810.11-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences53.2466.67%
Other theft42.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime910.9228.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-62.50%
Other theft21.210.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.300.00%
Vehicle crime73.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.830.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202414
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 3DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greystead Road
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hillcourt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Underhill Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manor Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dunstan'S Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wood Vale
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Bowmans Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Marmora Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Balchier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Buckley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Westwood Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1