SE23 3SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3SA

SE23 3SA, Lewisham has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3SA 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 3SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3SA, encompassing approximately 5652 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SE23 3SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Greystead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fairlie Gardens with total crimes: 5

SE23 3SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.25450.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9575.00%
Burglary61.24500.00%
Vehicle crime51.0666.67%
Public order40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.07-50.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Public order40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-66.67%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.35-60.00%
Shoplifting10.35-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.55350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5933.33%
Shoplifting81.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.42-16.67%
Other theft30.88-50.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.95-14.29%
Other theft61.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.06-45.45%
Public order31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.1383.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.95-22.22%
Other theft31.24-25.00%
Shoplifting30.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-62.50%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.08-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.59100.00%
Shoplifting61.4220.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.06-66.67%
Other theft41.06-20.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.180.00%
Other theft51.950.00%
Shoplifting50.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
November 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Greystead Road
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fairlie Gardens
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Amroth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crowmarsh Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westwood Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Hermitage
    Total1
    Burglary1