BIRD-IN-HAND MEWS, SE23 3HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3HJ

BIRD-IN-HAND MEWS, SE23 3HJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.39 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3HJ 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 3HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3HJ, encompassing approximately 6640 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SE23 3HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Longfield Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

BIRD-IN-HAND MEWS, SE23 3HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour173.776.25%
Public order62.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.90100.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Burglary20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Robbery20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.410.00%
Public order92.260.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Robbery30.45200.00%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.150.00%

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
Robbery10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-92.86%

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 behaviour2110.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.160.00%
Vehicle crime82.110.00%
Shoplifting71.200.00%
Other theft51.050.00%
Bicycle theft50.750.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

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 offences167.98-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour132.41-7.14%
Public order71.9640.00%
Other theft61.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3975.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.16-48.15%
Other theft122.11140.00%
Public order51.8166.67%
Vehicle crime40.75-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Shoplifting30.60-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.14125.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.07-45.45%
Vehicle crime71.8116.67%
Shoplifting71.05-30.00%
Theft from the person51.050.00%
Other theft50.75-37.50%
Burglary30.75-40.00%
Public order30.45-25.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.30-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour123.310.00%
Shoplifting101.8142.86%
Other theft81.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.20-25.00%
Burglary50.9066.67%
Public order40.750.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In September 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 offences2312.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.460.00%
Other theft121.810.00%
Vehicle crime81.810.00%
Shoplifting71.200.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202421
January 202413
December 202314
November 202327
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
May 20241
April 202414
January 202416
December 202321
November 202312
October 202322
September 202323

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

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 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
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 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 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 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
November 20235
September 20233

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 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 3HJ 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. Longfield Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Dacres Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Torcross Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Roundhay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Gaynesford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Waldram Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Montrose Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Albion Villas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Fifield Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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