DARTMOUTH ROAD, SE26 4RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 4RW

DARTMOUTH ROAD, SE26 4RW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.52 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4RW 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 4RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4RW, encompassing approximately 4066 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE26 4RW 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

DARTMOUTH ROAD, SE26 4RW 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.1620.00%
Other theft62.95100.00%
Vehicle crime41.4833.33%
Public order40.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.44-33.33%
Public order42.46100.00%
Other theft30.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-66.67%
Other crime10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.930.00%
Vehicle crime93.6912.50%
Other theft52.21-28.57%
Drugs31.23200.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Public order20.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.23-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour153.937.14%
Vehicle crime83.6914.29%
Public order81.97166.67%
Other theft71.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-50.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.74200.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.005.88%
Anti-social behaviour144.43180.00%
Vehicle crime73.44-12.50%
Other theft61.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.48200.00%
Burglary31.4850.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.5621.43%
Vehicle crime84.180.00%
Other theft61.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.48-58.33%
Burglary21.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.440.00%
Vehicle crime82.950.00%
Burglary51.970.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202416
January 202416
December 202318
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202415
January 202415
December 202314
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 4RW 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. Heathedge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bird-In-Hand Passage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Carlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sydenham Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Albion Villas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Clyde Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1