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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6LX

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6LX, Lewisham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6LX 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 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6LX, encompassing approximately 1948 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE26 6LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheseman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Tarleton Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Lapse Wood Walk with total crimes: 3

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.11-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.57100.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.2116.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.590.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.57-42.86%
Robbery12.050.00%

In January 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 behaviour712.3240.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.59-12.50%
Vehicle crime53.590.00%
Public order12.57-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 offences812.8314.29%
Vehicle crime54.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.57400.00%
Other theft42.57-20.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.24-12.50%
Other theft53.590.00%
Vehicle crime42.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-75.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.810.00%
Vehicle crime64.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.080.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

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 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 12 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20234
November 20235

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 6 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
January 20241
December 20232

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

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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 6LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cheseman Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Tarleton Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lapse Wood Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Grizedale Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Heathedge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hill Rise
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Park Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Highgate Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1