LONGFIELD CRESCENT, SE26 4DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 4DR

LONGFIELD CRESCENT, SE26 4DR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.53 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4DR 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 4DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4DR, encompassing approximately 3165 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 4DR area, explore the SE26 4DR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE26 4DR area, visit the SE26 4DR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE26 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longfield Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Cheseman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Dartmouth Place with total crimes: 4

LONGFIELD CRESCENT, SE26 4DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.5390.91%
Anti-social behaviour166.6314.29%
Public order65.05200.00%
Vehicle crime61.900.00%
Other theft51.90150.00%
Burglary51.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.7416.67%
Violence and sexual offences114.42-38.89%
Public order23.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Other theft20.63-66.67%
Other crime10.630.00%

In April 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 offences1818.01-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour125.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime83.79100.00%
Other theft62.53-25.00%
Burglary31.90-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.950.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Public order20.95-66.67%
Other crime10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences1919.9011.76%
Anti-social behaviour156.0025.00%
Other theft84.7433.33%
Public order62.5320.00%
Burglary41.90300.00%
Vehicle crime41.26-20.00%
Shoplifting31.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-60.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%

In December 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 offences1717.0630.77%
Anti-social behaviour125.37-36.84%
Other theft63.7920.00%
Vehicle crime51.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.58150.00%
Public order51.58150.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.3272.73%
Violence and sexual offences136.00-38.10%
Vehicle crime64.110.00%
Other theft51.900.00%
Burglary31.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.630.00%
Burglary63.470.00%
Vehicle crime61.900.00%
Other theft51.900.00%
Public order41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202412
January 202415
December 202312
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202418
January 202419
December 202317
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longfield Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cheseman Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Dartmouth Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Suncroft Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Deans Gate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Peak
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Inglemere Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 9. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Acorn Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Paddock Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Honeyfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dacres Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sydenham Park Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Torcross Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Roundhay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Windrush Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Gaynesford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Carlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Thriffwood
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Sydenham Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Albion Villas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Fifield Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1