SE23 3HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3HB

SE23 3HB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3HB 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 3HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3HB, encompassing approximately 7415 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SE23 3HB 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
  • Dartmouth Place with total crimes: 4

SE23 3HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.975.88%
Vehicle crime52.4366.67%
Public order40.67-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.54100.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.290.00%
Public order71.480.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Robbery30.40200.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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
Robbery10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.830.00%
Vehicle crime101.890.00%
Shoplifting71.350.00%
Other theft50.940.00%
Burglary40.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.540.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.020.00%
Public order81.7560.00%
Other theft61.08-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.8133.33%
Theft from the person30.5450.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.70-45.83%
Other theft101.7542.86%
Public order51.3566.67%
Vehicle crime30.67-62.50%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Shoplifting30.40-66.67%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.27-60.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.24-56.52%
Shoplifting91.35-10.00%
Vehicle crime81.2160.00%
Other theft71.08-12.50%
Theft from the person50.940.00%
Burglary30.67-25.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.9827.78%
Anti-social behaviour123.109.09%
Shoplifting101.6242.86%
Other theft81.35-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.08-28.57%
Burglary40.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5433.33%
Robbery30.540.00%
Public order30.4050.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.430.00%
Other theft111.480.00%
Vehicle crime71.480.00%
Shoplifting70.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202421
January 202413
December 202313
November 202324
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
May 20241
April 202414
January 202415
December 202320
November 202310
October 202323
September 202318

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20231

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 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
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 3HB 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. Dartmouth Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Westbourne Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Rockbourne Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Torcross Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Roundhay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gaynesford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Church Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Soper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hindsley'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rockbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1