LONGTON AVENUE, SE26 6QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6QZ

LONGTON AVENUE, SE26 6QZ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6QZ 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 6QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6QZ, encompassing approximately 5404 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 6QZ area, explore the SE26 6QZ 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 (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SE26 6QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Gradient with total crimes: 5
  • Chulsa Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mylis Close with total crimes: 3

LONGTON AVENUE, SE26 6QZ 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.92266.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.04-56.25%
Vehicle crime51.3066.67%
Drugs40.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7450.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.00300.00%
Vehicle crime32.96-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.56-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.19-80.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.11-28.57%
Vehicle crime61.8550.00%
Drugs51.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.930.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1155.56%
Vehicle crime42.59-20.00%
Other theft40.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Public order20.37100.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.370.00%
Vehicle crime51.67-44.44%
Other theft30.930.00%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-25.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime91.6712.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.67100.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.740.00%
Vehicle crime82.220.00%
Public order41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202410
January 202414
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312

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 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

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

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Gradient
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Chulsa Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Charleville Circus
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Crystal Palace Park Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Hillcrest Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Vigilant Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Talisman Square
    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