SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6AG

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6AG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6AG 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 6AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6AG, encompassing approximately 5037 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 6AG area, explore the SE26 6AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SE26 6AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Droitwich Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mylis Close with total crimes: 3
  • Vigilant Close with total crimes: 2

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.1966.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.9966.67%
Burglary20.99-50.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.36300.00%
Burglary42.38300.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.60-70.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.76-9.09%
Vehicle crime71.99-30.00%
Public order31.39-40.00%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-57.14%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9422.22%
Vehicle crime102.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.990.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Burglary20.99-60.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5428.57%
Anti-social behaviour71.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.39600.00%
Vehicle crime61.3920.00%
Burglary51.19150.00%
Other theft20.99-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.57-63.16%
Vehicle crime51.39-44.44%
Other theft40.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-71.43%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Public order20.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.330.00%
Vehicle crime93.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.790.00%
Public order61.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 202319

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 6AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Droitwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Vigilant Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Peckarmans Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Crouchmans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Talisman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1