WATLINGTON GROVE, SE26 5RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5RR

WATLINGTON GROVE, SE26 5RR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5RR 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 5RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5RR, encompassing approximately 6664 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

SE26 5RR 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

WATLINGTON GROVE, SE26 5RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.6035.29%
Vehicle crime93.45125.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.35-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.35400.00%
Other theft40.7533.33%
Theft from the person40.60100.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Drugs30.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences219.45-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour173.1530.77%
Drugs62.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-60.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Other theft30.45-25.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.5541.18%
Anti-social behaviour133.6018.18%
Vehicle crime101.9511.11%
Other theft41.50-55.56%
Burglary30.60-40.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.30-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour112.5510.00%
Other theft91.6512.50%
Vehicle crime91.3550.00%
Burglary51.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.75300.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.0062.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.90-16.67%
Other theft81.5014.29%
Vehicle crime61.20-33.33%
Burglary60.9020.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Public order10.30-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.40-14.29%
Vehicle crime91.8080.00%
Other theft71.35-12.50%
Public order61.0520.00%
Burglary50.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%

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 behaviour148.40-36.36%
Other theft82.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.20-66.67%
Burglary61.20200.00%
Public order50.9025.00%
Vehicle crime50.75-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Robbery30.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.600.00%
Vehicle crime83.300.00%
Other theft61.200.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
April 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 202314
September 202322

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202421
April 202424
January 202417
December 202326
November 202316
October 20238
September 202324

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 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 20234
September 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 5RR 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. Kirtley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Porthcawe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Girton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sydenham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Broseley Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Fairlawn Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Burghill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Laurel Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Addington Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Loxley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hillmore Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Bertie Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Kent House Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Lockwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Allwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Dukesthorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1