SE26 5FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5FU

SE26 5FU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5FU 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 5FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5FU, encompassing approximately 4156 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE26 5FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Stanton Way with total crimes: 6

SE26 5FU 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 behaviour1816.84-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences124.33-52.00%
Shoplifting102.89150.00%
Vehicle crime72.4175.00%
Public order61.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4466.67%
Other theft51.20400.00%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.010.00%
Vehicle crime45.53-42.86%
Shoplifting40.96-60.00%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Robbery20.72-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-90.91%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.1731.58%
Anti-social behaviour236.019.52%
Other theft115.53120.00%
Shoplifting102.650.00%
Vehicle crime72.410.00%
Public order41.68-33.33%
Robbery40.96300.00%
Bicycle theft20.96100.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.4975.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.05-9.52%
Shoplifting104.570.00%
Vehicle crime72.41133.33%
Public order61.68200.00%
Other theft51.44-58.33%
Burglary41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Drugs20.96-33.33%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.3210.53%
Anti-social behaviour125.05-25.00%
Other theft122.8971.43%
Shoplifting102.89-9.09%
Burglary42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96300.00%
Drugs30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-57.14%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.52111.11%
Anti-social behaviour164.57-40.74%
Shoplifting113.85120.00%
Other theft72.65250.00%
Vehicle crime71.6816.67%
Public order61.680.00%
Burglary41.44-20.00%
Robbery40.960.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2717.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.500.00%
Vehicle crime62.170.00%
Public order61.440.00%
Burglary51.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Shoplifting51.200.00%
Robbery41.200.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
April 202423
January 202421
December 202312
November 202316
October 202327

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202425
April 202425
January 202419
December 202321
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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 20245
August 20241
April 202411
January 20245
December 202312
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 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 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. 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. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Selworthy Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dillwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Otterden Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Ardley Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Fambridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Adam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1