PRINCETHORPE ROAD, SE26 4PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 4PF

PRINCETHORPE ROAD, SE26 4PF, Lewisham has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.25 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4PF 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 4PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4PF, encompassing approximately 7138 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SE26 4PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensthorpe Mews with total crimes: 12
  • Sydenham Station Approach with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

PRINCETHORPE ROAD, SE26 4PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.2545.45%
Anti-social behaviour254.4819.05%
Vehicle crime103.50900.00%
Shoplifting91.4080.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.26700.00%
Public order71.1216.67%
Theft from the person70.98600.00%
Other theft60.98500.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Drugs10.28-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.080.00%
Drugs72.940.00%
Public order60.980.00%
Shoplifting50.840.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.42-80.00%
Public order10.14-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.83%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.360.00%
Shoplifting152.800.00%
Vehicle crime132.100.00%
Other theft51.82400.00%
Public order40.700.00%
Burglary40.560.00%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.5917.39%
Anti-social behaviour133.78-13.33%
Vehicle crime101.8211.11%
Other theft91.4028.57%
Shoplifting91.2680.00%
Burglary91.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.26250.00%
Public order50.98400.00%
Robbery30.70-25.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.514.55%
Anti-social behaviour153.2250.00%
Vehicle crime92.10125.00%
Other theft71.2640.00%
Burglary60.9850.00%
Shoplifting50.8466.67%
Robbery40.7033.33%
Drugs20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.14-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.6715.79%
Anti-social behaviour103.08-44.44%
Public order81.4033.33%
Other theft51.12-61.54%
Burglary40.70-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.56-42.86%
Theft from the person30.5650.00%
Robbery30.42200.00%
Shoplifting30.42-25.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.33-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour182.66-21.74%
Other theft132.5262.50%
Burglary91.8250.00%
Vehicle crime71.26-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.98100.00%
Public order60.8420.00%
Shoplifting40.84300.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.220.00%
Vehicle crime153.220.00%
Other theft82.100.00%
Burglary61.120.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
April 202420
January 202413
December 202315
November 202310
October 202318
September 202323

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202422
May 20241
April 202424
February 20241
January 202427
December 202323
November 202322
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202415
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Queensthorpe Mews
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sydenham Station Approach
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Lyric Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Sunnydene Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Silverdale
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Venner Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Raymond Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Spring Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Earlsthorpe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Deans Gate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mayow Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Homecroft Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Girton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burghill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Laurel Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Addington Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bishopsthorpe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Paddock Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sydenham
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Newlands Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Loxley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Tannsfeld Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hillmore Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Niederwald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1