KENT HOUSE ROAD, SE26 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5LJ

KENT HOUSE ROAD, SE26 5LJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5LJ, encompassing approximately 5600 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

SE26 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sunnydene Street with total crimes: 7
  • Winchfield Road with total crimes: 5

KENT HOUSE ROAD, SE26 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.4636.36%
Vehicle crime82.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.43-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson51.43400.00%
Theft from the person40.89100.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Drugs20.36-66.67%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.46-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.2110.00%
Drugs61.960.00%
Vehicle crime41.07-33.33%
Public order30.710.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.0342.86%
Anti-social behaviour103.570.00%
Vehicle crime61.790.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other theft30.54-66.67%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.11-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour102.5011.11%
Other theft91.7950.00%
Vehicle crime61.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07300.00%
Burglary30.71-40.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.5746.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.93-10.00%
Other theft61.610.00%
Burglary51.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-62.50%
Public order10.54-83.33%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.36114.29%
Anti-social behaviour102.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime81.79166.67%
Public order61.4350.00%
Other theft61.07-25.00%
Burglary51.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89100.00%
Other crime20.71-33.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.750.00%
Other theft82.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.430.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Public order40.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 202314

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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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
November 20231

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
April 202420
January 202414
December 202322
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

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 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 5LJ 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. Winchfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bell Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Girton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Broseley Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cricket Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Fairlawn Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laurel Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Addington Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Loxley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hillmore Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bertie Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Kent House Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Allwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1