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

Overview of Crime in SE23 3QL

WESTWOOD PARK, SE23 3QL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3QL 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 3QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3QL, encompassing approximately 3177 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE23 3QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greystead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Overhill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hillcourt Road with total crimes: 3

WESTWOOD PARK, SE23 3QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary68.81500.00%
Vehicle crime61.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.46-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-25.00%
Robbery20.94100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime118.50175.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-33.33%
Theft from the person21.260.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.50500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.26-33.33%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.24-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime108.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.15-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-50.00%
Burglary41.26300.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2433.33%
Vehicle crime62.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.89-14.29%
Other theft11.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

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 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greystead Road
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Overhill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hillcourt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Underhill Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Donkey Alley
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wood Vale
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Buckley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Westwood Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Hermitage
    Total1
    Burglary1