SE26 4QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 4QL

SE26 4QL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4QL 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 4QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4QL, encompassing approximately 7252 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE26 4QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longfield Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Silverdale with total crimes: 7
  • Cheseman Street with total crimes: 4

SE26 4QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.7980.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.72-6.67%
Vehicle crime61.93100.00%
Public order50.83150.00%
Other theft40.6933.33%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences152.077.14%
Vehicle crime32.07-70.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime101.93-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour91.38-40.00%
Public order31.24-40.00%
Shoplifting30.41-40.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Other theft20.28-71.43%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In January 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 offences2111.0310.53%
Anti-social behaviour152.900.00%
Vehicle crime112.07120.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5216.67%
Other theft70.9740.00%
Public order50.970.00%
Shoplifting50.6925.00%
Drugs40.69100.00%
Burglary30.55-25.00%
Robbery20.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0750.00%
Vehicle crime50.83-37.50%
Other theft50.69-50.00%
Shoplifting40.6933.33%
Burglary40.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.725.56%
Other theft102.62400.00%
Vehicle crime81.3833.33%
Public order41.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-75.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Shoplifting30.41200.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 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 offences187.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.480.00%
Public order81.650.00%
Vehicle crime61.100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 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
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
April 202414
January 202421
December 202319
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 20249
January 202415
December 202315
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longfield Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Silverdale
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Cheseman Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Spring Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Suncroft Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Churchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Collingtree Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Peak
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Paddock Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sydenham
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Sydenham Park Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Jews Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gable Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Carlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sydenham Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1