HOMECROFT ROAD, SE26 5QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5QN

HOMECROFT ROAD, SE26 5QN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.79 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5QN 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 5QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5QN, encompassing approximately 7107 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

SE26 5QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensthorpe Mews with total crimes: 12
  • Sydenham Station Approach with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

HOMECROFT ROAD, SE26 5QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.7961.11%
Anti-social behaviour164.080.00%
Shoplifting92.2580.00%
Vehicle crime71.27600.00%
Public order70.98-12.50%
Other theft60.98500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.84500.00%
Burglary50.84150.00%
Theft from the person40.70300.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.28-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.530.00%
Public order82.250.00%
Drugs51.130.00%
Shoplifting50.700.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Public order10.14-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.15%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.660.00%
Shoplifting152.530.00%
Vehicle crime132.110.00%
Public order51.830.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.65%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.1091.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.24-29.41%
Shoplifting91.6980.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.27300.00%
Vehicle crime81.1333.33%
Burglary71.1340.00%
Other theft60.980.00%
Public order50.8466.67%
Robbery40.700.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.0070.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.39-60.00%
Other theft61.69100.00%
Vehicle crime60.8450.00%
Burglary50.84150.00%
Shoplifting50.7066.67%
Robbery40.70300.00%
Public order30.56-62.50%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.8542.86%
Anti-social behaviour104.22-41.18%
Public order81.4133.33%
Theft from the person51.13400.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-60.00%
Other theft30.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-50.00%
Shoplifting30.42-25.00%
Burglary20.42-77.78%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.950.00%
Vehicle crime102.390.00%
Burglary91.410.00%
Other theft91.270.00%
Public order61.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.840.00%
Shoplifting40.840.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202418
May 20241
April 202426
February 20241
January 202423
December 202312
November 202330
October 202321

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202418
January 202412
December 202317
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202415
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Queensthorpe Mews
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sydenham Station Approach
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Lyric Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Venner Road
    Total8
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Silverdale
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Raymond Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Spring Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Earlsthorpe Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tannsfeld Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Homecroft Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Girton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bishopsthorpe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sydenham
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lawrie Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Tarragon Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Studland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Wiverton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Byne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Doctors Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Newlands Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tredown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Loxley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Dukesthorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Princethorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Forrester Path
    Total1
    Drugs1