HEATHEDGE, SE26 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 4NJ

HEATHEDGE, SE26 4NJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.23 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4NJ, encompassing approximately 2126 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE26 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheseman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Tarleton Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Lapse Wood Walk with total crimes: 3

HEATHEDGE, SE26 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.2342.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.70-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.820.00%
Other theft31.4150.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.3416.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.29-12.50%
Public order33.29200.00%
Vehicle crime31.41-50.00%
Other theft21.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.23-27.27%
Vehicle crime63.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.82-33.33%
Other theft22.82100.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.87-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.1780.00%
Vehicle crime84.2314.29%
Public order43.7633.33%
Burglary21.88100.00%
Other theft10.94-75.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.9316.67%
Vehicle crime76.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.29400.00%
Other theft42.35-33.33%
Public order31.8850.00%
Burglary11.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.99-7.69%
Other theft65.64500.00%
Vehicle crime62.82-14.29%
Shoplifting22.820.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Public order20.94100.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.520.00%
Vehicle crime76.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.290.00%
Burglary32.350.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20248
January 202411
December 202314
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cheseman Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Tarleton Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lapse Wood Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Suncroft Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Grizedale Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Heathedge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Torcross Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1