BOWMANS LEA, SE23 3TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3TL

BOWMANS LEA, SE23 3TL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3TL 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 3TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3TL, encompassing approximately 4843 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE23 3TL 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
  • Devonshire Road with total crimes: 4

BOWMANS LEA, SE23 3TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.03300.00%
Burglary40.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.8333.33%
Public order30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.450.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.210.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime115.991000.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.27125.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-70.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.1342.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-42.86%
Other theft20.83-60.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.3716.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.45-22.22%
Other theft51.45400.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 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 offences95.5712.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1360.00%
Vehicle crime51.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-69.23%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.030.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202411
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
December 20231
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE23 3TL 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. Devonshire Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manor Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Crowmarsh Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Garthorne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Boveney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bowmans Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Marmora Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Liphook Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1