SE26 4AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 4AU

SE26 4AU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE26 postcode area, which has experienced 266 crimes and a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE26 4AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4AU, encompassing approximately 4864 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 4AU area, explore the SE26 4AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)

SE26 4AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunnydene Street with total crimes: 7
  • Stanton Way with total crimes: 6
  • Kirtley Road with total crimes: 4

SE26 4AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.31-22.73%
Vehicle crime123.49500.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.47-65.22%
Other theft41.64300.00%
Public order30.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.36130.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.7346.67%
Public order54.5266.67%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-71.43%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.6625.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.08-44.44%
Vehicle crime72.0616.67%
Other theft41.440.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Robbery30.62200.00%
Burglary20.62-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.7020.00%
Vehicle crime62.4750.00%
Burglary61.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2320.00%
Other theft41.23-60.00%
Shoplifting40.8233.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.17-16.67%
Other theft102.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0625.00%
Vehicle crime41.03-42.86%
Burglary40.820.00%
Shoplifting30.82-62.50%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Public order10.41-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.98-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences122.47140.00%
Shoplifting82.47700.00%
Other theft81.6433.33%
Vehicle crime71.640.00%
Public order61.44-25.00%
Robbery61.2320.00%
Burglary41.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-33.33%
Drugs10.820.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.1826.67%
Burglary83.91300.00%
Public order81.64166.67%
Vehicle crime71.64-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.4420.00%
Other theft61.23-14.29%
Robbery51.2325.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.03-73.68%
Other crime31.030.00%
Shoplifting10.62-90.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.910.00%
Shoplifting103.080.00%
Vehicle crime92.060.00%
Other theft71.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.440.00%
Robbery41.030.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
April 202415
January 202412
December 202310
November 202312
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202423
April 202410
January 202418
December 202330
November 202312
October 20235
September 202319

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 4AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sunnydene Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stanton Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kirtley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Perry Rise
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bell Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Porthcawe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Mayow Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dillwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ardley Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Burghill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Laurel Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Addington Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Priestfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Holland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Queenswood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Niederwald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lockwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Allwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1