KIRKDALE, SE26 4RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 4RS

KIRKDALE, SE26 4RS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4RS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE26 postcode area, which has experienced 217 crimes and a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE26 4RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4RS, encompassing approximately 7262 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE26 4RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensthorpe Mews with total crimes: 11
  • Spring Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Newlands Park with total crimes: 4

KIRKDALE, SE26 4RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.790.00%
Public order61.650.00%
Shoplifting50.830.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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 theft10.41-50.00%
Public order10.14-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.480.00%
Shoplifting152.070.00%
Vehicle crime102.070.00%
Public order51.380.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

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 theft10.410.00%
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 offences10.14-92.86%

In January 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 offences1410.60100.00%
Vehicle crime101.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.380.00%
Shoplifting91.3880.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.24166.67%
Burglary71.1075.00%
Public order50.96400.00%
Other theft50.69-28.57%
Robbery40.69-50.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.30150.00%
Robbery81.38300.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.10-58.82%
Other theft70.9675.00%
Shoplifting50.9666.67%
Vehicle crime40.69-20.00%
Burglary40.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5550.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.610.00%
Vehicle crime52.34-28.57%
Public order50.690.00%
Other theft40.69-50.00%
Theft from the person40.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.55-60.00%
Shoplifting30.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-50.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-83.33%
Drugs10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9513.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.340.00%
Other theft81.3860.00%
Vehicle crime71.1040.00%
Burglary60.96100.00%
Public order50.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Shoplifting40.55300.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In September 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 offences157.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.0711.11%
Vehicle crime51.38-44.44%
Other theft50.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-33.33%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Theft from the person30.41200.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.990.00%
Vehicle crime92.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.240.00%
Other theft71.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.960.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235
August 20237

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 202418
February 20241
January 202414
December 20237
November 202317
October 202317
September 202315
August 202315

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 20234
October 202310
September 202310
August 20239

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235
August 20239

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Queensthorpe Mews
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Spring Hill
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Newlands Park
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 4. Earlsthorpe Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Sydenham Station Approach
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mendip Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Newman Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sheenewood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Lawrie Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Kinver Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Silverdale
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peak Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Copeman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Venner Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Raymond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Forrester Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sydenham
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Collingtree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1