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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6BQ

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6BQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6BQ 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 6BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6BQ, encompassing approximately 6794 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE26 6BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chulsa Road with total crimes: 5
  • Raymond Close with total crimes: 4
  • Spring Hill with total crimes: 4

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences167.6560.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.35-52.38%
Vehicle crime61.47200.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour216.48250.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.09-16.67%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.030.00%
Vehicle crime101.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.47-45.45%
Drugs30.88-40.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting20.29-33.33%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.77-8.33%
Vehicle crime81.6233.33%
Drugs51.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-33.33%
Public order30.59200.00%
Burglary30.44-40.00%
Robbery30.44-50.00%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7750.00%
Vehicle crime60.88-40.00%
Robbery60.88500.00%
Burglary50.88400.00%
Other theft40.74-20.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.367.14%
Vehicle crime102.2125.00%
Public order51.4725.00%
Other theft50.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.5933.33%
Shoplifting30.59200.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.770.00%
Vehicle crime82.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.180.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Other theft40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202412
January 202412
December 202318
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
April 20246
January 202411
December 202312
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 2 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
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chulsa Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Raymond Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Spring Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Churchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Charleville Circus
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Collingtree Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Crystal Palace Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Jews Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gable Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lawrie Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sydenham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Amberley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cobden Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Doctors Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1