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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6BN

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6BN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6BN 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 6BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6BN, encompassing approximately 5630 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE26 6BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chulsa Road with total crimes: 5
  • Crystal Palace Park Road with total crimes: 4
  • Churchley Road with total crimes: 3

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.39225.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.31-61.11%
Vehicle crime51.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour185.15260.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.20-63.64%
Vehicle crime20.71-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.680.00%
Drugs51.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.89-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.89-28.57%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.10-8.33%
Vehicle crime71.9516.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2466.67%
Public order30.89200.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Robbery10.36-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1375.00%
Vehicle crime61.24-25.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2250.00%
Vehicle crime82.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Other theft30.53200.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.80-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.780.00%
Vehicle crime61.070.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chulsa Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crystal Palace Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Churchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Charleville Circus
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Hillcrest Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Jews Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gable Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lawrie Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sydenham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Amberley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cobden Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Davenant Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1