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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6TU

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6TU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6TU 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 6TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6TU, encompassing approximately 4919 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE26 6TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Droitwich Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mylis Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wells Park Road with total crimes: 2

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.47-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences51.6325.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.08120.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.24-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.81-57.14%
Burglary20.610.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.88-30.00%
Vehicle crime71.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.42-50.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.13-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.0325.00%
Vehicle crime72.0316.67%
Public order41.420.00%
Burglary20.81-71.43%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-71.43%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3383.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.24300.00%
Burglary71.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.42600.00%
Vehicle crime61.4220.00%
Other theft11.22-83.33%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.22-60.00%
Vehicle crime51.22-37.50%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-77.78%
Public order10.41-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.050.00%
Vehicle crime81.830.00%
Public order51.630.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Droitwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Peckarmans Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Crouchmans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1