SE23 3XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE23 3XG

SE23 3XG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.03 per 1,000 population. This SE23 3XG 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 3XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE23 3XG, encompassing approximately 3717 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE23 3XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Cheseman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Dartmouth Place with total crimes: 4

SE23 3XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0318.18%
Anti-social behaviour123.5020.00%
Vehicle crime43.23100.00%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Theft from the person20.81100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.27-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.68-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour102.96-33.33%
Public order72.69250.00%
Other theft21.88-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-66.67%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.54-85.71%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.5336.36%
Violence and sexual offences134.030.00%
Shoplifting73.500.00%
Vehicle crime61.880.00%
Other theft51.6166.67%
Burglary21.34-50.00%
Public order20.54-75.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.64-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.50-8.33%
Public order82.96100.00%
Vehicle crime62.15-14.29%
Burglary41.61300.00%
Other theft31.08-62.50%
Drugs10.810.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.797.14%
Anti-social behaviour124.0350.00%
Other theft83.2333.33%
Vehicle crime72.150.00%
Public order41.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Shoplifting30.81-57.14%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.99-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour83.77-20.00%
Shoplifting72.1516.67%
Vehicle crime71.88-12.50%
Other theft61.88100.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Burglary20.81-60.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.570.00%
Vehicle crime82.690.00%
Shoplifting62.150.00%
Burglary51.610.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202415
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202413
January 202413
December 202315
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cheseman Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Suncroft Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Waldenshaw Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Albion Villas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Havelock Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1