SE26 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6LA

SE26 6LA, Lewisham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6LA 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 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6LA, encompassing approximately 6681 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE26 6LA 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

SE26 6LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.79120.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.3533.33%
Burglary30.600.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour154.79114.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.25-28.57%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.64-36.36%
Vehicle crime71.05-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.05-30.00%
Public order31.05-40.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.88-8.33%
Vehicle crime101.6511.11%
Anti-social behaviour101.5011.11%
Public order51.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.449.09%
Vehicle crime91.8028.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.35125.00%
Burglary61.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9033.33%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences115.24-47.62%
Vehicle crime71.6516.67%
Other theft51.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60200.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Public order20.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.0361.54%
Anti-social behaviour103.14-9.09%
Public order61.50200.00%
Vehicle crime60.900.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%
Robbery10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.650.00%
Vehicle crime60.900.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20247
January 202411
December 202312
November 202311
October 202321
September 202313

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
April 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
December 20236
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 6LA 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. Hillcrest Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Vigilant Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Charleville Circus
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Talisman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Jews Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gable Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Amberley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1