SE23 3ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3ER

SE23 3ER, Lewisham has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3ER 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 3ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3ER, encompassing approximately 7100 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE23 3ER area, explore the SE23 3ER Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE23 3ER area, visit the SE23 3ER House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE23 3ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

SE23 3ER 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.28109.09%
Anti-social behaviour183.2480.00%
Vehicle crime72.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.99150.00%
Theft from the person40.7033.33%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Public order30.42-50.00%
Burglary30.42-25.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.550.00%
Public order61.410.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Robbery30.56200.00%
Theft from the person30.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.140.00%

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
Robbery10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.100.00%
Vehicle crime91.970.00%
Shoplifting71.270.00%
Other theft50.990.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.59-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour132.25-13.33%
Public order81.83166.67%
Other theft81.1314.29%
Drugs51.1366.67%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.7346.15%
Anti-social behaviour152.6825.00%
Other theft72.11-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.99-55.56%
Public order30.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42200.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Shoplifting30.42-66.67%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person20.28-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.72-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.83-7.69%
Vehicle crime91.69125.00%
Shoplifting91.27-10.00%
Other theft81.2714.29%
Theft from the person51.130.00%
Robbery40.7033.33%
Burglary30.560.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.2831.58%
Anti-social behaviour133.5244.44%
Shoplifting101.8342.86%
Other theft71.41-30.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-50.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-50.00%
Public order30.4250.00%
Burglary30.4250.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.860.00%
Other theft102.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.410.00%
Vehicle crime81.270.00%
Shoplifting71.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.990.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
May 20241
April 202414
January 202416
December 202319
November 202313
October 202325
September 202319

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202422
January 202413
December 202315
November 202312
October 202313
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 3ER 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. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dartmouth Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Westbourne Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Devonshire Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tarleton Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rockbourne Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Amroth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Torcross Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Waldram Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Montrose Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Rojack Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Church Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hindsley'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. The Hermitage
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Beadnell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rockbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1