WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6BG

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6BG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6BG 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 6BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6BG, encompassing approximately 7258 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE26 6BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensthorpe Mews with total crimes: 12
  • Sydenham Station Approach with total crimes: 10
  • Lyric Mews with total crimes: 9

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.40142.86%
Anti-social behaviour134.68-23.53%
Shoplifting81.79100.00%
Burglary71.10250.00%
Vehicle crime60.96200.00%
Public order50.83400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69300.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.340.00%
Shoplifting41.930.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Public order10.14-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.480.00%
Shoplifting141.930.00%
Vehicle crime121.930.00%
Public order51.650.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.02100.00%
Vehicle crime102.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.38-28.57%
Shoplifting81.38100.00%
Burglary71.1016.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.960.00%
Other theft60.830.00%
Public order50.83400.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Robbery30.41-57.14%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.40600.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.93-41.18%
Robbery71.38600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.96100.00%
Burglary60.83500.00%
Other theft60.8350.00%
Vehicle crime40.83-42.86%
Shoplifting40.5533.33%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.47-5.56%
Vehicle crime72.3416.67%
Other theft40.96-33.33%
Public order40.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Theft from the person30.41200.00%
Shoplifting30.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.480.00%
Vehicle crime61.240.00%
Other theft60.830.00%
Public order60.830.00%
Burglary50.830.00%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202414
May 20241
April 202418
February 20241
January 202420
December 202310
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 202414
January 202410
December 202314
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202412
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202414
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Queensthorpe Mews
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sydenham Station Approach
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lyric Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Silverdale
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Venner Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Raymond Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Spring Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Churchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Collingtree Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Peak
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Homecroft Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sydenham
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Jews Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gable Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Lawrie Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chulsa Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Amberley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lawrie Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Doctors Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Newlands Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Forrester Path
    Total1
    Drugs1