BENSON ROAD, SE23 3RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3RJ

BENSON ROAD, SE23 3RJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3RJ 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 3RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3RJ, encompassing approximately 6243 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE23 3RJ 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

BENSON ROAD, SE23 3RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9275.00%
Vehicle crime61.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.96100.00%
Burglary60.9620.00%
Public order40.96100.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.64-33.33%
Burglary50.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-70.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime106.57233.33%
Violence and sexual offences91.6080.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.44-20.00%
Other theft41.28-33.33%
Public order40.64300.00%
Drugs30.64-25.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.45150.00%
Other theft61.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.96-44.44%
Drugs40.80100.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.64-10.00%
Vehicle crime61.44-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-25.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.32100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime106.09150.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.60-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.80100.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 3RJ 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Devonshire Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rockbourne Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Amroth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waldram Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crowmarsh Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Montrose Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Rojack Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bowmans Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Hermitage
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Beadnell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Rockbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1