BYRON CLOSE, SE26 5SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5SF

BYRON CLOSE, SE26 5SF, Lewisham has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5SF 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 5SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5SF, encompassing approximately 6363 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SE26 5SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunnydene Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Stanton Way with total crimes: 6

BYRON CLOSE, SE26 5SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.46-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson71.8975.00%
Vehicle crime61.10100.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Other theft50.7966.67%
Drugs30.79-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.944.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.094.76%
Public order53.460.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Other theft30.63-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-70.00%
Robbery20.47-50.00%
Shoplifting20.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.5213.64%
Anti-social behaviour213.9323.53%
Other theft123.30100.00%
Vehicle crime101.8942.86%
Public order51.57-16.67%
Robbery40.79300.00%
Shoplifting30.63-40.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Burglary20.31-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.04-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour173.4654.55%
Vehicle crime72.67250.00%
Burglary71.1040.00%
Public order61.10100.00%
Other theft60.94-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.9420.00%
Shoplifting50.9425.00%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.7355.00%
Other theft164.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.51-35.29%
Burglary51.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.7925.00%
Shoplifting40.79-50.00%
Public order30.63-62.50%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.83150.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.14-45.16%
Vehicle crime102.6725.00%
Public order81.5714.29%
Other theft81.2633.33%
Shoplifting81.26700.00%
Burglary61.260.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-33.33%
Drugs20.630.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3112.890.00%
Vehicle crime84.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.260.00%
Public order71.260.00%
Burglary61.100.00%
Other theft60.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.940.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
April 202421
January 202417
December 202311
November 202317
October 202331

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202426
April 202425
January 202422
December 202331
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20247
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202412
January 20246
December 202316
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sunnydene Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stanton Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winchfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Worsley Bridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bell Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Kirtley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bell Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Porthcawe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Fairlawn Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dillwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ardley Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Burghill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Laurel Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Addington Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Fambridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Niederwald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Allwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1