SE26 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5BY

SE26 5BY, Lewisham has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.00 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5BY, encompassing approximately 2950 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE26 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Stanton Way with total crimes: 6
  • Winchfield Road with total crimes: 5

SE26 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1820.0012.50%
Violence and sexual offences126.100.00%
Vehicle crime64.0750.00%
Other theft62.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0366.67%
Drugs31.69200.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.286.67%
Violence and sexual offences125.42-40.00%
Vehicle crime44.07-63.64%
Public order31.36-25.00%
Robbery31.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Other theft20.68-80.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour156.7836.36%
Vehicle crime115.0810.00%
Other theft103.73400.00%
Public order43.39-50.00%
Robbery41.36100.00%
Burglary21.36-33.33%
Shoplifting20.68-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.03-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour115.0810.00%
Vehicle crime103.73233.33%
Public order83.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.71100.00%
Shoplifting52.0325.00%
Burglary31.69-50.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Other theft20.68-83.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.3511.76%
Other theft126.4471.43%
Anti-social behaviour104.07-9.09%
Burglary63.3950.00%
Shoplifting42.03-50.00%
Public order31.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-40.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.726.25%
Anti-social behaviour115.76-54.17%
Shoplifting83.73700.00%
Other theft72.7175.00%
Vehicle crime72.3740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.37-16.67%
Public order51.6925.00%
Burglary41.69-42.86%
Robbery41.3633.33%
Drugs21.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2423.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.130.00%
Burglary75.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.370.00%
Vehicle crime52.030.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Robbery31.360.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202411
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202415
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 202324

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202410
January 20242
December 202312
November 20237
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202420
January 202415
December 202319
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 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
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stanton Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Winchfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Moremead Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Worsley Bridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bell Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Kirtley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Purbeck Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bell Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Porthcawe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Station Approach
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Otterden Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Meadowview Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Fambridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Adam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Cowdrey Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1