SYDENHAM ROAD, SE26 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5SL

SYDENHAM ROAD, SE26 5SL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.43 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5SL 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 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5SL, encompassing approximately 6029 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

SE26 5SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Sunnydene Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SYDENHAM ROAD, SE26 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2514.43-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences144.15-39.13%
Vehicle crime102.32233.33%
Shoplifting101.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6675.00%
Other theft61.16100.00%
Public order51.0025.00%
Drugs30.8350.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2712.273.85%
Violence and sexual offences234.48-4.17%
Public order43.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Shoplifting40.66-60.00%
Other theft30.66-76.92%
Vehicle crime30.50-70.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Robbery20.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.0913.04%
Violence and sexual offences244.314.35%
Other theft133.9862.50%
Vehicle crime102.1642.86%
Shoplifting101.660.00%
Public order41.66-33.33%
Robbery40.66300.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.17-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.09-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour233.8176.92%
Shoplifting103.810.00%
Other theft81.66-46.67%
Vehicle crime71.33133.33%
Burglary71.1616.67%
Public order61.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0020.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.2647.37%
Other theft154.64114.29%
Anti-social behaviour132.49-31.58%
Shoplifting102.16-9.09%
Burglary61.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0066.67%
Drugs30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-70.00%
Public order20.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.43137.50%
Anti-social behaviour193.15-36.67%
Shoplifting113.15120.00%
Vehicle crime101.8225.00%
Other theft71.660.00%
Public order61.16-25.00%
Burglary51.00-28.57%
Robbery50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-57.14%
Drugs20.500.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3014.760.00%
Vehicle crime84.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.330.00%
Public order81.330.00%
Burglary71.330.00%
Other theft71.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.160.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Shoplifting50.830.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202427
April 202426
January 202423
December 202313
November 202319
October 202330

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 20233
October 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
April 202424
January 202423
December 202328
November 202319
October 20238

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 6 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
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202413
January 20248
December 202315
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 20235

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 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sunnydene Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stanton Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Winchfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Worsley Bridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bell Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kirtley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Perry Rise
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bell Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Porthcawe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Fairlawn Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dillwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ardley Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 18. Burghill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Addington Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Fambridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Niederwald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Allwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1