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

Overview of Crime in SE26 4DT

LONGFIELD CRESCENT, SE26 4DT, Lewisham has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.67 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4DT 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 4DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4DT, encompassing approximately 2674 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE26 4DT 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 4DT 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.6783.33%
Anti-social behaviour158.22-11.76%
Public order65.61100.00%
Other theft52.2466.67%
Burglary51.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.7041.67%
Violence and sexual offences126.36-33.33%
Other theft34.49-50.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-88.89%

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 offences1821.68-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour126.73-29.41%
Vehicle crime94.49125.00%
Other theft63.36-14.29%
Burglary32.24-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.120.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Public order21.12-71.43%
Other crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

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 offences1924.675.56%
Anti-social behaviour177.1041.67%
Other theft76.3616.67%
Public order72.6240.00%
Burglary42.62300.00%
Vehicle crime41.50-20.00%
Shoplifting31.50200.00%
Theft from the person31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.73-42.86%
Other theft64.49100.00%
Vehicle crime52.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.87150.00%
Public order51.8766.67%
Shoplifting11.870.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2122.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.85-31.82%
Vehicle crime65.61-14.29%
Public order32.24-25.00%
Other theft31.12-50.00%
Burglary31.12-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.220.00%
Vehicle crime75.230.00%
Burglary72.620.00%
Other theft62.620.00%
Public order42.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Theft from the person21.120.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202412
January 202417
December 202312
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
April 202418
January 202419
December 202318
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

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 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 4DT 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. Westbourne Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Suncroft Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Deans Gate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Peak
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Inglemere Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 10. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Acorn Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Honeyfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dacres Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sydenham Park Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Torcross Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Roundhay Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Windrush Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Gaynesford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Carlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Thriffwood
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Sydenham Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Albion Villas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Fifield Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hindsley'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1