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

Overview of Crime in SE26 5JY

SYDENHAM ROAD, SE26 5JY, Lewisham has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5JY 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 5JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5JY, encompassing approximately 7322 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 5JY area, explore the SE26 5JY 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 (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE26 5JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensthorpe Mews with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Lyric Mews with total crimes: 9

SYDENHAM ROAD, SE26 5JY 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.1120.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.46-5.26%
Vehicle crime82.46100.00%
Theft from the person61.09200.00%
Shoplifting50.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.68400.00%
Public order30.68-66.67%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.14-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.155.56%
Anti-social behaviour152.597.14%
Public order92.05800.00%
Drugs71.230.00%
Vehicle crime40.96-60.00%
Shoplifting30.55-70.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Other theft20.27-50.00%
Burglary20.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences188.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.4616.67%
Vehicle crime101.9142.86%
Shoplifting101.37150.00%
Burglary41.37-33.33%
Other theft40.55-63.64%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.14-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.799.09%
Anti-social behaviour123.28-14.29%
Other theft111.6437.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.50250.00%
Vehicle crime70.9616.67%
Burglary60.96100.00%
Public order40.82300.00%
Shoplifting40.55100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.3329.41%
Anti-social behaviour143.0040.00%
Other theft81.9160.00%
Vehicle crime61.09-14.29%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.14-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1954.55%
Anti-social behaviour102.32-28.57%
Public order71.3716.67%
Vehicle crime70.96250.00%
Other theft50.96-44.44%
Theft from the person40.68300.00%
Burglary40.55-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Other crime20.41-33.33%
Robbery10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.910.00%
Other theft91.500.00%
Burglary71.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.960.00%
Public order60.960.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202414
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 28 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 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202418
January 202424
December 202322
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
January 20242

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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Queensthorpe Mews
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lyric Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Sunnydene Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Earlsthorpe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tannsfeld Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Homecroft Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Girton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Fairlawn Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burghill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Laurel Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Addington Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bishopsthorpe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Newlands Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Loxley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Hillmore Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Bertie Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lockwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Allwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Dukesthorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Princethorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1