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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6AW

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6AW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6AW 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 6AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6AW, encompassing approximately 5878 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE26 6AW 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 6AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.70-30.77%
Vehicle crime41.5333.33%
Burglary30.680.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134.93116.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.21-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.85-57.14%
Burglary30.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
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 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.93-10.00%
Vehicle crime71.53-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.19-53.85%
Drugs31.020.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.008.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.21-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.7012.50%
Public order41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-50.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Burglary20.51-66.67%
Other theft20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 behaviour127.83500.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.0457.14%
Vehicle crime81.8733.33%
Burglary61.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.02500.00%
Other theft21.02-71.43%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.76250.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.19-56.25%
Vehicle crime61.19-33.33%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-80.00%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.720.00%
Vehicle crime91.700.00%
Public order51.530.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 20246
January 202413
December 202312
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20236
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 10 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 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20235

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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 6AW 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. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Peckarmans Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Talisman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Jews Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1