SE26 4SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 4SL

SE26 4SL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.42 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4SL 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 4SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4SL, encompassing approximately 5148 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 4SL area, explore the SE26 4SL 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 (88.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

SE26 4SL 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
  • Lyric Mews with total crimes: 9

SE26 4SL 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.4288.24%
Anti-social behaviour156.210.00%
Shoplifting92.9180.00%
Vehicle crime91.750.00%
Public order81.7560.00%
Burglary71.55250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.36200.00%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Other crime30.780.00%
Theft from the person30.58200.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.300.00%
Public order52.910.00%
Shoplifting50.970.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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 theft10.58-66.67%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.370.00%
Shoplifting163.500.00%
Vehicle crime133.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.520.00%
Public order42.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.78200.00%
Other theft30.58200.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

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 theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.5475.00%
Shoplifting114.0883.33%
Vehicle crime102.14150.00%
Other theft81.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.55-20.00%
Burglary61.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1766.67%
Public order40.970.00%
Robbery30.78-25.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.71-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour102.3366.67%
Shoplifting61.94100.00%
Other theft61.1720.00%
Robbery41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime40.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.52-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour62.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.170.00%
Other theft51.17-37.50%
Public order40.97-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-57.14%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Shoplifting30.58-25.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Burglary10.39-85.71%

In October 2023, 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 offences2114.7616.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.08-40.00%
Other theft82.330.00%
Burglary71.55-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.3616.67%
Public order71.3616.67%
Vehicle crime61.36-53.85%
Shoplifting41.17300.00%
Theft from the person30.7850.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2016.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.880.00%
Vehicle crime133.500.00%
Burglary92.520.00%
Other theft81.750.00%
Public order61.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.170.00%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202416
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202417
May 20241
April 202418
February 20241
January 202421
December 202312
November 202313
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
January 20244
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202413
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312
September 202320

A total of 5 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 202413
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 4SL 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. Lyric Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Longfield Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Silverdale
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Spring Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Earlsthorpe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deans Gate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mayow Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Collingtree Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Peak
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Inglemere Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 14. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Acorn Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Bishopsthorpe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Paddock Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sydenham
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Honeyfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dacres Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sydenham Park Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Dukesthorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Princethorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Forrester Path
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Carlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Thriffwood
    Total1
    Theft from the person1