SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6LP

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6LP, Lewisham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6LP 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 6LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6LP, encompassing approximately 4640 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE26 6LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Droitwich Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mylis Close with total crimes: 3
  • Heathedge with total crimes: 2

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.52-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences61.5150.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.3983.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.37-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.86-57.14%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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 offences75.390.00%
Vehicle crime71.5116.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-40.00%
Public order21.29-33.33%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.5425.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.15-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.51-25.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Burglary20.65-66.67%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4028.57%
Vehicle crime81.9460.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.72300.00%
Burglary61.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.290.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Other theft10.22-83.33%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.96-53.33%
Other theft61.51200.00%
Vehicle crime51.29-28.57%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-77.78%
Public order10.43-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2787.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.940.00%
Public order51.51150.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.590.00%
Vehicle crime71.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20232
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20234

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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Droitwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Heathedge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Peckarmans Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1