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

Overview of Crime in SE26 4DS

LONGFIELD CRESCENT, SE26 4DS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.96 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4DS 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 4DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4DS, encompassing approximately 3050 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE26 4DS 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 4DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.2130.77%
Public order65.57200.00%
Vehicle crime61.97500.00%
Other theft51.97150.00%
Burglary51.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.828.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.26-38.89%
Public order23.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft20.66-66.67%
Other crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-88.89%

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 offences1819.01-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour125.90-29.41%
Vehicle crime93.93125.00%
Other theft62.95-25.00%
Burglary31.97-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Public order20.98-71.43%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.9611.76%
Anti-social behaviour176.2354.55%
Other theft85.5733.33%
Public order72.6240.00%
Burglary42.29300.00%
Vehicle crime41.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-40.00%
Shoplifting30.98200.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.7021.43%
Anti-social behaviour115.57-42.11%
Other theft63.6150.00%
Vehicle crime51.97-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.64150.00%
Public order51.6466.67%
Shoplifting11.640.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.3458.33%
Violence and sexual offences146.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime64.590.00%
Other theft41.97-20.00%
Public order31.31-25.00%
Burglary30.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.9810.53%
Anti-social behaviour126.88-40.00%
Burglary73.930.00%
Vehicle crime62.29-50.00%
Other theft51.97-50.00%
Public order41.64-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Theft from the person20.98100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2028.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.560.00%
Vehicle crime126.230.00%
Other theft103.930.00%
Public order73.280.00%
Burglary72.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202412
January 202417
December 202311
November 202319
October 202312
September 202320

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
April 202418
January 202419
December 202317
November 202314
October 202321
September 202319

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 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
September 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 4DS 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. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Acorn Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Paddock Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Honeyfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dacres Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sydenham Park Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Torcross Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Roundhay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Windrush Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Gaynesford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Carlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Thriffwood
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Sydenham Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Albion Villas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Fifield Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1