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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6QR

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6QR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.02 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6QR 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 6QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6QR, encompassing approximately 7353 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SE26 6QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sydenham Station Approach with total crimes: 10
  • Lyric Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Silverdale with total crimes: 7

WESTWOOD HILL, SE26 6QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.02114.29%
Anti-social behaviour144.087.69%
Burglary61.90500.00%
Shoplifting50.82150.00%
Public order50.68400.00%
Vehicle crime50.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68300.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.900.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Public order10.14-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.750.00%
Vehicle crime132.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.770.00%
Shoplifting71.360.00%
Public order50.950.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.740.00%
Vehicle crime122.0471.43%
Anti-social behaviour121.63-14.29%
Shoplifting91.63125.00%
Other theft71.2275.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9540.00%
Public order50.95400.00%
Burglary50.68-16.67%
Drugs30.68-25.00%
Robbery30.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.98-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.041300.00%
Vehicle crime71.90-30.00%
Burglary60.95500.00%
Robbery60.82500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8225.00%
Drugs40.68300.00%
Shoplifting40.5433.33%
Other theft40.54-33.33%
Public order10.54-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.075.88%
Vehicle crime102.4525.00%
Other theft61.360.00%
Public order40.82-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5433.33%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.310.00%
Vehicle crime81.360.00%
Other theft61.090.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Burglary40.680.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
May 20241
April 202415
February 20241
January 202415
December 202315
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202413
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sydenham Station Approach
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lyric Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Silverdale
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Venner Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Raymond Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Spring Hill
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Churchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Collingtree Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Peak
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sydenham
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Brasted Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Jews Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Longton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Beaulieu Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gable Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lawrie Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chulsa Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Amberley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Doctors Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Forrester Path
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Mendip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1