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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6LW

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6LW, Southwark has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6LW 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 6LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6LW, encompassing approximately 1691 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE26 6LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tarleton Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Lapse Wood Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Grizedale Terrace with total crimes: 2

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.8720.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.5533.33%
Public order32.360.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.6925.00%
Vehicle crime42.9633.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.36200.00%
Robbery11.770.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.5033.33%
Vehicle crime32.36-40.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-87.50%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.82166.67%
Vehicle crime54.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9650.00%
Other theft21.77-33.33%
Burglary11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.69-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.36-25.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Burglary11.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.960.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tarleton Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lapse Wood Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Grizedale Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Heathedge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1