SOUTHEND LANE, SE26 5BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5BH

SOUTHEND LANE, SE26 5BH, Lewisham has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.88 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5BH 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 5BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5BH, encompassing approximately 3308 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 5BH area, explore the SE26 5BH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE26 5BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Stanton Way with total crimes: 6

SOUTHEND LANE, SE26 5BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2123.88-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences156.35-11.76%
Shoplifting104.53150.00%
Vehicle crime83.02166.67%
Other theft62.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81100.00%
Public order51.8166.67%
Drugs31.51200.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2318.7415.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.95-22.73%
Shoplifting45.14-55.56%
Public order31.21-25.00%
Robbery30.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.9922.22%
Anti-social behaviour206.6517.65%
Other theft116.04175.00%
Vehicle crime103.320.00%
Shoplifting93.02-10.00%
Public order42.72-42.86%
Robbery41.21100.00%
Burglary21.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.4430.77%
Vehicle crime105.14150.00%
Shoplifting103.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0275.00%
Public order72.12133.33%
Burglary42.12-33.33%
Other theft41.21-69.23%
Drugs21.21-33.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.970.00%
Other theft135.4444.44%
Anti-social behaviour133.93-7.14%
Shoplifting103.93-9.09%
Burglary63.0250.00%
Vehicle crime41.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Public order31.21-40.00%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 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 offences1823.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.440.00%
Shoplifting114.230.00%
Other theft93.320.00%
Vehicle crime82.720.00%
Public order52.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Burglary41.210.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Drugs21.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202410
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
April 202420
January 202417
December 202313
November 202314

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 202411
January 20244
December 202313
November 20239

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202422
January 202418
December 202318
November 202318

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 5BH 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. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stanton Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winchfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Moremead Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    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. Purbeck Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Station Approach
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Meadowview Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Fambridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Adam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Longdown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cowdrey Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1