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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6PD

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6PD, Lewisham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6PD 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 6PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6PD, encompassing approximately 3662 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 6PD area, explore the SE26 6PD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE26 6PD area, visit the SE26 6PD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE26 6PD 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 6PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.28-56.25%
Vehicle crime51.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Drugs31.09200.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.10433.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

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 offences97.100.00%
Vehicle crime42.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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 offences96.830.00%
Vehicle crime42.46-33.33%
Public order31.09200.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

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 offences98.1928.57%
Vehicle crime62.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.6466.67%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.6428.57%
Violence and sexual offences72.46-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour31.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.100.00%
Vehicle crime72.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
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 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

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 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20232

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 6PD 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. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Amberley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1