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

Overview of Crime in SE23 3NJ

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23 3NJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3NJ 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 3NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3NJ, encompassing approximately 6090 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE23 3NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaumaris Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Brockley Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Firs Close with total crimes: 6

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23 3NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.0240.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.3057.14%
Public order81.81300.00%
Burglary71.31133.33%
Shoplifting51.15-28.57%
Other theft40.82300.00%
Robbery40.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.640.00%
Shoplifting71.150.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.160.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.16-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.54-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences101.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime71.64133.33%
Other theft61.15100.00%
Public order50.99150.00%
Shoplifting40.82100.00%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.875.26%
Anti-social behaviour163.2860.00%
Possession of weapons32.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-57.14%
Other theft30.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Public order20.33100.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.725.56%
Anti-social behaviour103.1225.00%
Vehicle crime71.640.00%
Other theft51.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-66.67%
Shoplifting20.33-33.33%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3763.64%
Anti-social behaviour82.960.00%
Vehicle crime71.3175.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.15500.00%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Other theft30.4950.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.810.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Burglary40.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202411
January 202416
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202410
January 202420
December 202319
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaumaris Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brockley Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Firs Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
  • 4. Greystead Road
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fairlie Gardens
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Devonshire Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Herschell Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wyleu Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lessing Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Crowmarsh Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ackroyd Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Agnew Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Garthorne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Bovill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Ballina Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Boveney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bowmans Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Whatman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Beadnell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1