RECREATION ROAD, SE26 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 4ST

RECREATION ROAD, SE26 4ST, Lewisham has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.10 per 1,000 population. This SE26 4ST 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 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 4ST, encompassing approximately 5651 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE26 4ST 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

RECREATION ROAD, SE26 4ST 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.1092.86%
Anti-social behaviour164.786.67%
Vehicle crime102.830.00%
Shoplifting91.7780.00%
Other theft51.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.88400.00%
Public order50.8866.67%
Burglary40.8833.33%
Other crime30.710.00%
Theft from the person30.53200.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.650.00%
Shoplifting52.480.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

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 theft10.53-66.67%
Public order10.18-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.450.00%
Shoplifting153.540.00%
Vehicle crime132.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.300.00%
Public order52.300.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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 theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.8653.85%
Shoplifting93.5480.00%
Vehicle crime81.5933.33%
Burglary71.42133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.24-33.33%
Other theft41.06-20.00%
Robbery30.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5350.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8518.18%
Anti-social behaviour92.30125.00%
Vehicle crime61.5920.00%
Other theft51.0666.67%
Shoplifting50.8866.67%
Robbery40.88100.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.08-38.89%
Public order51.95-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-63.64%
Other theft30.71-66.67%
Shoplifting30.53-25.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-71.43%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.180.00%
Other theft91.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.590.00%
Public order71.240.00%
Burglary51.240.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 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

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
May 20241
April 202420
February 20241
January 202420
December 202313
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202413
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 4ST 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. Silverdale
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Raymond Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Burghill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Bishopsthorpe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Paddock Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sydenham
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Honeyfield Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dacres Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sydenham Park Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lockwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Dukesthorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Princethorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Forrester Path
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Carlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Thriffwood
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Sydenham Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1