LONGTON GROVE, SE26 6QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6QE

LONGTON GROVE, SE26 6QE, Lewisham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.07 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6QE 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 6QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6QE, encompassing approximately 7068 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE26 6QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheseman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Spring Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Churchley Road with total crimes: 3

LONGTON GROVE, SE26 6QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.0760.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Public order30.42200.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28100.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.66150.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.1211.11%
Vehicle crime41.41-55.56%
Other theft30.5750.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.27-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour61.27-57.14%
Drugs30.85-25.00%
Public order30.42-40.00%
Shoplifting30.42-40.00%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.04-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour142.2616.67%
Vehicle crime91.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2760.00%
Other theft61.1350.00%
Public order50.850.00%
Shoplifting50.7125.00%
Drugs40.71300.00%
Burglary20.57-50.00%
Robbery20.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.0654.55%
Anti-social behaviour122.40500.00%
Vehicle crime61.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.8525.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Other theft40.57-42.86%
Shoplifting40.5733.33%
Robbery40.57300.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.08-38.89%
Vehicle crime91.5650.00%
Other theft71.27250.00%
Public order40.99-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.5733.33%
Shoplifting30.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.550.00%
Public order71.410.00%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
April 20246
January 202414
December 202312
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 20249
January 202416
December 202317
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 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
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

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 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cheseman Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Spring Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Churchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Collingtree Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Peak
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Jews Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gable Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Chulsa Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Amberley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Carlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sydenham Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1