SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6SH

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6SH, Southwark has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.99 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6SH 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 6SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6SH, encompassing approximately 2000 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 6SH area, explore the SE26 6SH 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SE26 6SH 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
  • Seeley Drive with total crimes: 2

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6SH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.99266.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.50400.00%
Vehicle crime52.50400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.50-50.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.5033.33%
Burglary42.00300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-66.67%
Drugs21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.00125.00%
Public order44.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0050.00%
Other theft11.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime912.00125.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.500.00%
Other theft32.00200.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.000.00%
Vehicle crime43.50-20.00%
Burglary32.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-75.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.00300.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.000.00%
Vehicle crime53.5066.67%
Public order22.500.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.500.00%
Vehicle crime33.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 6SH 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. Seeley Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hillcrest Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Vigilant Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Crystal Palace Park Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tylney Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glebehyrst
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kingswood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crouchmans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Talisman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hogarth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fountain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1