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

Overview of Crime in SE23 3SZ

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23 3SZ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3SZ, encompassing approximately 6560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE23 3SZ 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

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.5212.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.37100.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Burglary50.760.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Public order30.4650.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.12-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences51.22-44.44%
Burglary50.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime137.32550.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.680.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Other theft40.61-42.86%
Drugs40.6133.33%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour115.4957.14%
Violence and sexual offences91.680.00%
Other theft71.37133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-71.43%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.34-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour71.3740.00%
Vehicle crime71.07-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Other theft30.46-40.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
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 offences146.407.69%
Vehicle crime82.13166.67%
Other theft51.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.76-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.76100.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.980.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202411
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 202413
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 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
September 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

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 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 3SZ 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. Waldram Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crowmarsh Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Garthorne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Montrose Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Rojack Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Boveney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bowmans Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. The Hermitage
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Whatman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Beadnell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Rockbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1