SE26 5AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5AD

SE26 5AD, Lewisham has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.42 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5AD 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 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5AD, encompassing approximately 4810 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 5AD area, explore the SE26 5AD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE26 5AD area, visit the SE26 5AD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-53.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE26 5AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Sunnydene Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SE26 5AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.42-20.69%
Violence and sexual offences134.78-53.57%
Shoplifting102.70150.00%
Vehicle crime82.0860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6650.00%
Public order51.2525.00%
Other theft51.04150.00%
Drugs31.0450.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2917.6711.54%
Violence and sexual offences286.0312.00%
Vehicle crime55.82-37.50%
Public order41.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Shoplifting40.83-60.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
Other theft20.42-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.5418.18%
Violence and sexual offences255.4019.05%
Other theft125.20100.00%
Shoplifting102.490.00%
Vehicle crime82.08-11.11%
Public order51.66-16.67%
Robbery41.04300.00%
Bicycle theft20.83100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2218.7157.14%
Violence and sexual offences214.57-4.55%
Shoplifting104.370.00%
Vehicle crime92.08200.00%
Public order61.87100.00%
Other theft61.25-60.00%
Burglary51.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0425.00%
Drugs21.04-33.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.6315.79%
Other theft154.57114.29%
Anti-social behaviour143.12-22.22%
Shoplifting102.91-9.09%
Burglary52.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Public order30.83-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.62-66.67%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.6758.33%
Anti-social behaviour183.95-37.93%
Shoplifting113.74120.00%
Vehicle crime92.2928.57%
Public order71.870.00%
Other theft71.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-20.00%
Burglary40.83-42.86%
Robbery40.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2917.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.030.00%
Burglary72.490.00%
Vehicle crime71.460.00%
Public order71.460.00%
Other theft51.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.040.00%
Shoplifting51.040.00%
Robbery41.040.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

Crime by Type

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
April 202426
January 202422
December 202314
November 202318
October 202329

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202428
April 202425
January 202421
December 202322
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202412
January 20246
December 202315
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 5AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sunnydene Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stanton Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Winchfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Worsley Bridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bell Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kirtley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bell Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Porthcawe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Fairlawn Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dillwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Otterden Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Ardley Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Station Approach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Fambridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Adam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1