DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23 3SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3SY

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23 3SY, Lewisham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3SY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE23 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE23 3SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3SY, encompassing approximately 6865 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE23 3SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • David'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Havelock Walk with total crimes: 2

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23 3SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.22-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour50.87-50.00%
Burglary50.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Public order20.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-83.33%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-83.33%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7262.50%
Vehicle crime121.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.7511.11%
Other theft61.46-14.29%
Public order50.87400.00%
Drugs40.7333.33%
Burglary20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.1050.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.31-20.00%
Other theft71.17133.33%
Vehicle crime31.02-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime71.46-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Other theft30.44-25.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.83-17.65%
Vehicle crime82.04166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-50.00%
Other theft40.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.9788.89%
Anti-social behaviour82.48-27.27%
Other theft31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-62.50%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.310.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202413
January 20248
December 202310
November 202314
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202412
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20233
September 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. David'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Havelock Walk
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairlie Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garthorne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Waldram Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Churchwood Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Shirburn Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Beadnell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Rockbourne Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Montrose Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1