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

Overview of Crime in SE26 4DU

LONGFIELD CRESCENT, SE26 4DU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.21 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4DU 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 4DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4DU, encompassing approximately 3350 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SE26 4DU 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 4DU 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.2175.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.2725.00%
Other theft54.4825.00%
Public order51.4966.67%
Burglary41.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Theft from the person21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour1210.45-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences123.58-14.29%
Other theft43.58-20.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.92-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour134.18-13.33%
Vehicle crime63.8820.00%
Other theft51.79-37.50%
Burglary31.490.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Public order20.90-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.516.25%
Anti-social behaviour155.0725.00%
Other theft84.4860.00%
Public order72.3940.00%
Vehicle crime52.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-40.00%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Shoplifting30.90200.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.526.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.7833.33%
Other theft53.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.49150.00%
Public order51.49150.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-50.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.48-10.00%
Other theft62.69100.00%
Vehicle crime61.79-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-85.71%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.227.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.48-41.18%
Vehicle crime72.98-12.50%
Burglary72.0975.00%
Public order32.09-57.14%
Other theft30.90-66.67%
Other crime10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1720.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.070.00%
Other theft94.180.00%
Vehicle crime82.690.00%
Public order72.390.00%
Burglary42.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234

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

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

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202413
January 202415
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
April 202414
January 202417
December 202316
November 202315
October 202315
September 202314

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 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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 4DU 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. The Peak
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Inglemere Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 8. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Perry Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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