PROSPECT CLOSE, SE26 6LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6LB

PROSPECT CLOSE, SE26 6LB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6LB 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 6LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6LB, encompassing approximately 6685 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE26 6LB 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

PROSPECT CLOSE, SE26 6LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences124.9471.43%
Anti-social behaviour111.80-26.67%
Burglary31.6550.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-75.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.39114.29%
Violence and sexual offences72.2475.00%
Vehicle crime41.05-50.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.20-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences41.05-66.67%
Drugs30.600.00%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Public order20.30-60.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%
Burglary10.150.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.94-7.69%
Vehicle crime101.8011.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.50100.00%
Other theft51.20400.00%
Public order50.750.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Shoplifting30.45200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.18550.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.9444.44%
Vehicle crime91.940.00%
Burglary61.35500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9033.33%
Other theft10.60-83.33%
Drugs10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In November 2023, 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 crime95.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.35-55.00%
Other theft61.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30-81.82%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.990.00%
Vehicle crime61.650.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 20247
January 202413
December 202313
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20244
January 202412
December 202313
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
December 20236
November 20231
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 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 6LB 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. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    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. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 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