SYDENHAM ROAD, SE26 5EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5EN

SYDENHAM ROAD, SE26 5EN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.18 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5EN 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 5EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5EN, encompassing approximately 7268 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

SE26 5EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sunnydene Street with total crimes: 7
  • Stanton Way with total crimes: 6

SYDENHAM ROAD, SE26 5EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.184.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.58-52.00%
Vehicle crime101.65233.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.38200.00%
Public order40.83-20.00%
Other theft40.5533.33%
Theft from the person40.55100.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Drugs30.41-50.00%
Robbery10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.0113.64%
Violence and sexual offences253.444.17%
Drugs63.440.00%
Public order50.8366.67%
Robbery30.690.00%
Other theft30.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-66.67%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Burglary20.28-33.33%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.3029.41%
Vehicle crime93.03-10.00%
Other theft61.24-40.00%
Burglary30.83-57.14%
Public order30.4150.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.42-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour172.7513.33%
Other theft102.34-28.57%
Vehicle crime101.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.38100.00%
Burglary71.1016.67%
Shoplifting40.9633.33%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.8354.55%
Anti-social behaviour154.68-11.76%
Other theft142.0640.00%
Vehicle crime61.93-40.00%
Burglary60.83-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-20.00%
Shoplifting30.55-62.50%
Public order20.41-71.43%
Drugs20.28100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.03-39.29%
Other theft102.3411.11%
Vehicle crime101.3825.00%
Shoplifting81.38700.00%
Burglary71.10-12.50%
Public order70.96-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.96-37.50%
Robbery50.690.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.850.00%
Other theft91.510.00%
Public order91.240.00%
Burglary81.240.00%
Vehicle crime81.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.100.00%
Robbery51.100.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
April 202422
January 202417
December 202315
November 202317
October 202328

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 202410
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202425
April 202424
January 202420
December 202334
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Sunnydene Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    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. Bell Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Kirtley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bell Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Porthcawe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Broseley Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Fairlawn Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dillwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burghill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Laurel Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Addington Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Loxley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Hillmore Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Kent House Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Niederwald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lockwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Allwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Dukesthorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1