SE26 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5SP

SE26 5SP, Lewisham has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.18 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5SP, encompassing approximately 4881 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE26 5SP 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

SE26 5SP 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.18-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences114.51-54.17%
Shoplifting102.25150.00%
Vehicle crime92.05350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.84100.00%
Other theft61.23500.00%
Public order51.2325.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2714.3412.50%
Violence and sexual offences245.539.09%
Public order44.920.00%
Shoplifting40.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Robbery20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-71.43%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-91.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2417.829.09%
Violence and sexual offences224.924.76%
Other theft124.51100.00%
Shoplifting102.460.00%
Vehicle crime72.0540.00%
Public order41.43-33.33%
Robbery40.82300.00%
Bicycle theft20.82100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.6269.23%
Violence and sexual offences214.510.00%
Shoplifting104.300.00%
Public order62.05200.00%
Other theft61.23-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.23150.00%
Burglary51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0225.00%
Drugs21.02-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.3623.53%
Other theft144.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.87-27.78%
Shoplifting102.66-9.09%
Burglary52.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.02100.00%
Drugs30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-71.43%
Public order20.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In November 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 behaviour1815.77-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences173.69240.00%
Shoplifting113.48120.00%
Other theft72.25133.33%
Vehicle crime71.4316.67%
Public order61.43-14.29%
Robbery41.23-20.00%
Burglary30.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-66.67%
Drugs20.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2815.570.00%
Burglary75.740.00%
Public order71.430.00%
Vehicle crime61.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.230.00%
Robbery51.020.00%
Shoplifting51.020.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
April 202424
January 202422
December 202313
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202424
April 202422
January 202421
December 202321
November 202317
October 20235

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

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 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 202412
January 20246
December 202314
November 20237
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
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 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
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 5SP 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. Dillwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ardley Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Fambridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1