SE26 5QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5QX

SE26 5QX, Lewisham has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5QX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE26 postcode area, which has experienced 217 crimes and a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE26 5QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5QX, encompassing approximately 7483 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE26 5QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensthorpe Mews with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Spring Hill with total crimes: 5

SE26 5QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.270.00%
Public order92.000.00%
Drugs71.200.00%
Shoplifting50.940.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

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 theft10.40-66.67%
Public order10.13-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.340.00%
Shoplifting152.410.00%
Vehicle crime132.000.00%
Public order51.740.00%
Theft from the person30.670.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Other theft30.40200.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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 theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Other theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.4347.06%
Anti-social behaviour143.34-22.22%
Vehicle crime91.8728.57%
Shoplifting91.2080.00%
Other theft81.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.07250.00%
Burglary70.9416.67%
Public order50.9466.67%
Robbery40.670.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.6280.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.41-41.38%
Vehicle crime72.2775.00%
Other theft60.940.00%
Burglary60.80100.00%
Shoplifting50.8066.67%
Robbery40.67100.00%
Public order30.53-62.50%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.1661.11%
Anti-social behaviour103.88-47.37%
Public order81.3414.29%
Other theft61.07-53.85%
Theft from the person50.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.53-33.33%
Burglary30.53-70.00%
Shoplifting30.40-25.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.63-20.83%
Violence and sexual offences182.54-5.26%
Other theft132.4144.44%
Burglary101.74233.33%
Public order71.3440.00%
Vehicle crime60.94-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.80100.00%
Shoplifting40.80300.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2410.8260.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.21-20.83%
Vehicle crime112.540.00%
Other theft91.4728.57%
Public order51.200.00%
Burglary30.67-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-62.50%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.210.00%
Vehicle crime112.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.470.00%
Other theft71.070.00%
Burglary70.940.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Shoplifting40.670.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202418
January 202414
December 202318
November 202310
October 202319
September 202324
August 202315

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235
August 20235

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
May 20241
April 202425
February 20241
January 202425
December 202317
November 202329
October 202318
September 202319
August 202324

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 202313
September 20239
August 20237

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202415
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233
August 20238

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202413
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 202311
August 202311

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Queensthorpe Mews
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spring Hill
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Newlands Park
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 5. Earlsthorpe Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Allendale Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laurel Grove
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sydenham Station Approach
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lockwood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mendip Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Berryman'S Lane
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Kinver Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Silverdale
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tarragon Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Studland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Copeman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Venner Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Raymond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cator Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Forrester Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sydenham
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1