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

Overview of Crime in SE26 5SW

SYDENHAM ROAD, SE26 5SW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5SW 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 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5SW, encompassing approximately 6643 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-56.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE26 5SW 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

SYDENHAM ROAD, SE26 5SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.48-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences113.16-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6650.00%
Vehicle crime60.90100.00%
Public order50.9025.00%
Other theft50.7566.67%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.998.70%
Anti-social behaviour223.764.76%
Drugs43.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Other theft30.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.45-66.67%
Robbery20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting20.30-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.8935.29%
Anti-social behaviour213.4623.53%
Vehicle crime93.1628.57%
Other theft91.3550.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Robbery40.60300.00%
Shoplifting30.60-40.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Burglary20.30-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.2988.89%
Violence and sexual offences172.56-41.38%
Vehicle crime72.56250.00%
Burglary71.0540.00%
Other theft61.05-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson60.9020.00%
Shoplifting50.9025.00%
Public order40.75100.00%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.8470.59%
Other theft134.3762.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.96-47.06%
Burglary51.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.7525.00%
Shoplifting40.75-50.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-80.00%
Public order20.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.49112.50%
Anti-social behaviour172.56-41.38%
Vehicle crime102.5642.86%
Other theft81.5133.33%
Shoplifting81.20700.00%
Burglary61.200.00%
Public order60.90-14.29%
Robbery50.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-33.33%
Drugs20.600.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.37-68.00%
Vehicle crime71.20-12.50%
Public order71.0540.00%
Burglary61.05500.00%
Other theft60.90-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.900.00%
Robbery50.9066.67%
Other crime30.750.00%
Shoplifting10.45-90.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2914.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.370.00%
Shoplifting103.760.00%
Vehicle crime81.510.00%
Other theft71.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.050.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202425
April 202423
January 202417
December 202329
November 202317
October 20238
September 202325

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
April 202421
January 202417
December 20239
November 202317
October 202329
September 202329

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20246
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 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
September 20231

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 5SW 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. Bell Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Kirtley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Highclere Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bell Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Porthcawe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Fairlawn Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dillwyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Holmshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ardley Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 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. Castle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Fambridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Normandy Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Niederwald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Allwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1