DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23 3LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3LX

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23 3LX, Lewisham has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3LX 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 3LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3LX, encompassing approximately 6748 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE23 3LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23 3LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.45112.50%
Anti-social behaviour132.5244.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.93150.00%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Public order30.44-50.00%
Theft from the person30.4450.00%
Burglary30.44-40.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Robbery20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.330.00%
Public order61.190.00%
Burglary50.890.00%
Robbery30.74200.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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 offences10.15-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.520.00%
Shoplifting81.190.00%
Vehicle crime71.190.00%
Public order51.040.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Other theft30.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.0710.00%
Other theft101.6342.86%
Drugs41.48100.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4450.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.07-16.67%
Other theft71.480.00%
Vehicle crime51.04-37.50%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Shoplifting30.44-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Theft from the person20.30-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.63-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.07-7.69%
Vehicle crime81.78300.00%
Shoplifting81.19-11.11%
Other theft71.190.00%
Theft from the person51.040.00%
Robbery40.74100.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-33.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.0884.62%
Anti-social behaviour133.5618.18%
Shoplifting91.93125.00%
Other theft71.33-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-62.50%
Public order30.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.630.00%
Other theft81.190.00%
Vehicle crime51.190.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202417
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
May 20241
April 20248
January 202414
December 202314
November 202314
October 202324
September 202313

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    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. Westbourne Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Devonshire Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rockbourne Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Waldram Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crowmarsh Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Montrose Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Rojack Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hindsley'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Hermitage
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Beadnell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Rockbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1