SE23 3RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3RX

SE23 3RX, Lewisham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3RX 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 3RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3RX, encompassing approximately 5520 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE23 3RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Tarleton Gardens with total crimes: 3

SE23 3RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.88333.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.3557.14%
Vehicle crime41.9933.33%
Theft from the person40.72100.00%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.710.00%
Public order61.270.00%
Robbery41.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In July 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.150.00%
Vehicle crime82.900.00%
Shoplifting71.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.270.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.34-30.77%
Other theft71.63-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-16.67%
Public order40.91100.00%
Vehicle crime40.7233.33%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.25116.67%
Other theft82.3560.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.45-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.09-62.50%
Shoplifting30.54-62.50%
Public order20.540.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.8810.00%
Vehicle crime81.99166.67%
Shoplifting81.45-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences61.45-62.50%
Other theft51.090.00%
Theft from the person40.910.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7877.78%
Anti-social behaviour102.9066.67%
Shoplifting91.81125.00%
Other theft51.63-16.67%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-50.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.630.00%
Vehicle crime61.090.00%
Other theft61.090.00%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202416
January 20245
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 202313
November 20236
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Tarleton Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Amroth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grizedale Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Hermitage
    Total1
    Burglary1