SE23 3XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3XA

SE23 3XA, Lewisham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3XA 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 3XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3XA, encompassing approximately 5711 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE23 3XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Dartmouth Place with total crimes: 4

SE23 3XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.63137.50%
Anti-social behaviour133.338.33%
Vehicle crime62.28100.00%
Theft from the person41.0533.33%
Other theft40.70100.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Public order30.53-57.14%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.100.00%
Public order71.400.00%
Robbery31.23200.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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
Robbery10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.680.00%
Vehicle crime92.100.00%
Shoplifting71.580.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.100.00%
Public order81.93100.00%
Other theft61.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.050.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 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 offences189.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.150.00%
Other theft81.9333.33%
Vehicle crime51.40-50.00%
Public order40.88100.00%
Shoplifting30.70-66.67%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.16-8.33%
Vehicle crime101.9366.67%
Shoplifting91.75-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.58-47.06%
Other theft61.58-14.29%
Theft from the person41.050.00%
Robbery20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.35-50.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.980.00%
Shoplifting102.100.00%
Other theft71.750.00%
Vehicle crime61.230.00%
Burglary41.050.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
May 20241
April 202412
January 202412
December 202318
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202421
January 202411
December 202311
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 3XA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    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. Dartmouth Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tarleton Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lapse Wood Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Amroth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grizedale Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Heathedge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Torcross Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. David'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Woodcombe Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hindsley'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Hermitage
    Total1
    Burglary1