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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6LR

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6LR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.31 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6LR 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 6LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6LR, encompassing approximately 4708 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE26 6LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheseman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Droitwich Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mylis Close with total crimes: 3

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.31-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.91100.00%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Burglary20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.5271.43%
Violence and sexual offences42.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.85-57.14%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.52-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.49-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.4916.67%
Public order21.49-33.33%
Drugs20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour128.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.55-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.70-25.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Burglary20.64-66.67%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.92350.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.910.00%
Vehicle crime81.9160.00%
Burglary61.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Other theft31.06-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.31-47.06%
Other theft61.91200.00%
Vehicle crime51.27-28.57%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-80.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.610.00%
Vehicle crime72.120.00%
Public order51.490.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20247
January 202412
December 20239
November 20232
October 202310

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 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

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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cheseman Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Droitwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Heathedge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Peckarmans Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1