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

Overview of Crime in SE23 3EB

WOOD VALE, SE23 3EB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3EB 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 3EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3EB, encompassing approximately 2545 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE23 3EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greystead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Overhill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hillcourt Road with total crimes: 3

WOOD VALE, SE23 3EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime811.7960.00%
Burglary53.14400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.71-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-25.00%
Robbery21.18100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1111.00175.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Theft from the person21.570.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.25300.00%
Vehicle crime41.57-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-50.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.64-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-66.67%
Public order20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1010.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.9320.00%
Burglary42.36300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-66.67%
Other theft11.18-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4350.00%
Vehicle crime53.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.96-28.57%
Other theft21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.750.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202411
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greystead Road
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Overhill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hillcourt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Underhill Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dunstan'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Donkey Alley
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wood Vale
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Balchier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Buckley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Westwood Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1