WESTWOOD PARK, SE23 3QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3QB

WESTWOOD PARK, SE23 3QB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.85 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3QB 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 3QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3QB, encompassing approximately 5254 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE23 3QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Devonshire Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tarleton Gardens with total crimes: 3

WESTWOOD PARK, SE23 3QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.71800.00%
Vehicle crime61.71200.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.05100.00%
Robbery30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.57-80.00%
Shoplifting10.38-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-85.71%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.99400.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.90125.00%
Shoplifting81.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.52-12.50%
Burglary31.33200.00%
Other theft20.57-60.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.14-38.46%
Other theft51.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-42.86%
Public order30.76200.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.09116.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.47-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.33-33.33%
Shoplifting30.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other theft20.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.66-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.5250.00%
Shoplifting61.1420.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.14-64.71%
Other theft41.14-20.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.94142.86%
Anti-social behaviour113.2483.33%
Other theft52.0966.67%
Shoplifting50.95150.00%
Vehicle crime40.95-55.56%
Public order20.760.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202410
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 20236
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Devonshire Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tarleton Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Manor Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wood Vale
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Amroth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crowmarsh Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westwood Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Hermitage
    Total1
    Burglary1