WELLS PARK ROAD, SE26 6JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6JB

WELLS PARK ROAD, SE26 6JB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6JB 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 6JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6JB, encompassing approximately 7241 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE26 6JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheseman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Spring Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Suncroft Place with total crimes: 3

WELLS PARK ROAD, SE26 6JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.49-38.89%
Vehicle crime41.5233.33%
Other theft30.550.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Public order30.41200.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour185.94125.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.4933.33%
Vehicle crime31.66-66.67%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.14-75.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.24-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour81.24-46.67%
Public order41.10-20.00%
Shoplifting30.55-40.00%
Drugs20.41-50.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other theft20.28-66.67%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.08-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.357.14%
Vehicle crime92.07125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2460.00%
Other theft61.1050.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Shoplifting50.6925.00%
Drugs40.69300.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Robbery20.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.0142.86%
Anti-social behaviour142.76600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9325.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.55-42.86%
Other theft40.55-50.00%
Shoplifting40.5533.33%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.21-30.00%
Other theft81.93300.00%
Vehicle crime71.1016.67%
Public order40.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55300.00%
Shoplifting30.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

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 offences207.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.760.00%
Public order81.380.00%
Vehicle crime61.100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
April 20248
January 202415
December 202314
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 20249
January 202417
December 202320
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cheseman Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Spring Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Suncroft Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Churchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Collingtree Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Peak
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Sydenham Park Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Jews Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gable Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Carlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sydenham Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1