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

Overview of Crime in SE23 3QX

FOREST HILL ROAD, SE23 3QX, Southwark has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3QX 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 3QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3QX, encompassing approximately 2918 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE23 3QX area, explore the SE23 3QX 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE23 3QX 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 3QX 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 arson46.51300.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-80.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.80150.00%
Vehicle crime21.71-81.82%
Robbery20.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime117.20175.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0633.33%
Vehicle crime41.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime88.2214.29%
Other theft52.7466.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.82133.33%
Vehicle crime52.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-83.33%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.110.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 202312

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 202411
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

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 3QX 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. Boveney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bowmans Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Marmora Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Buckley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1