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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6AN

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6AN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6AN 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 6AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6AN, encompassing approximately 5746 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SE26 6AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Droitwich Close with total crimes: 3
  • Churchley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mylis Close with total crimes: 3

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.57-30.77%
Vehicle crime51.5766.67%
Burglary30.87-25.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.39160.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.26-50.00%
Burglary41.04300.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-57.14%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.749.09%
Vehicle crime72.09-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.22-61.54%
Public order30.87-40.00%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.358.33%
Violence and sexual offences112.260.00%
Vehicle crime101.9142.86%
Public order51.740.00%
Burglary20.87-71.43%
Other theft20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-71.43%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.35500.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.0922.22%
Burglary71.91133.33%
Vehicle crime71.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.22600.00%
Other theft21.22-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.22-55.00%
Vehicle crime61.57-40.00%
Other theft61.04200.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-80.00%
Public order20.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.480.00%
Vehicle crime101.740.00%
Public order61.740.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 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 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202412
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 20245
January 202413
December 202312
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 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
October 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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Droitwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Churchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Vigilant Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Peckarmans Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Crouchmans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Talisman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1