WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6NW

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6NW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6NW 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 6NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6NW, encompassing approximately 3461 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE26 6NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westwood Hill with total crimes: 5
  • The Gradient with total crimes: 5
  • Chulsa Road with total crimes: 5

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.25450.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.18-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.44100.00%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.65366.67%
Vehicle crime24.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-77.78%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.510.00%
Vehicle crime42.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1650.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.220.00%
Vehicle crime42.60-33.33%
Public order31.16200.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3828.57%
Vehicle crime62.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7333.33%
Other theft31.16200.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Robbery20.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.5114.29%
Violence and sexual offences72.31-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.220.00%
Vehicle crime72.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westwood Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. The Gradient
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Chulsa Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crystal Palace Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Charleville Circus
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Hillcrest Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Vigilant Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Talisman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hogarth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Amberley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1