SYDENHAM HILL, SE23 3PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3PL

SYDENHAM HILL, SE23 3PL, Southwark has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3PL 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 3PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3PL, encompassing approximately 2232 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE23 3PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Tarleton Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Lapse Wood Walk with total crimes: 3

SYDENHAM HILL, SE23 3PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.41125.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.030.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.270.00%
Public order42.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.79-20.00%
Other theft11.790.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.41-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2466.67%
Burglary22.24100.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.4116.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.65100.00%
Vehicle crime64.48100.00%
Burglary32.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-25.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.96-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.24100.00%
Other theft31.79200.00%
Vehicle crime31.34-40.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.85100.00%
Vehicle crime53.58-28.57%
Drugs22.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Tarleton Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lapse Wood Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Grizedale Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Heathedge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Charles Talbot Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1