FOREST HILL ROAD, SE23 3QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3QR

FOREST HILL ROAD, SE23 3QR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3QR 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 3QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3QR, encompassing approximately 3341 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE23 3QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greystead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fairlie Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Manor Way with total crimes: 3

FOREST HILL ROAD, SE23 3QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.58300.00%
Burglary31.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.90200.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.7920.00%
Burglary21.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-83.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime128.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.5925.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-62.50%
Robbery20.900.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8814.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.3933.33%
Vehicle crime41.20-50.00%
Other theft31.20-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime88.0814.29%
Violence and sexual offences72.39133.33%
Other theft52.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.1840.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5033.33%
Other theft31.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.90-62.50%
Burglary10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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 offences85.980.00%
Vehicle crime52.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 202412
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greystead Road
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Fairlie Gardens
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Manor Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. B238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Crowmarsh Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Boveney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bowmans Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Marmora Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Buckley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1