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

Overview of Crime in SE26 6TX

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6TX, Lewisham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6TX 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 6TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6TX, encompassing approximately 5219 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 6TX area, explore the SE26 6TX 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 (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE26 6TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheseman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Droitwich Close with total crimes: 3
  • Churchley Road with total crimes: 3

SYDENHAM HILL, SE26 6TX 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.13120.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.11-9.09%
Burglary31.9250.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Drugs20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.9837.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.11-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.96-62.50%
Burglary20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.13-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime81.5314.29%
Public order21.53-60.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.7323.08%
Violence and sexual offences123.070.00%
Vehicle crime72.30-12.50%
Public order51.34400.00%
Other theft40.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-33.33%
Shoplifting30.77200.00%
Burglary20.57-66.67%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.771200.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.4920.00%
Vehicle crime82.3060.00%
Burglary61.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.15500.00%
Other theft31.15-57.14%
Public order10.570.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.56-47.37%
Other theft71.92250.00%
Vehicle crime51.34-28.57%
Burglary20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-90.00%
Public order10.19-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.640.00%
Vehicle crime71.920.00%
Public order51.340.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20248
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20248
January 202416
December 202313
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20236
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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cheseman Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Droitwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Churchley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Mylis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Heathedge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fransfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Dallas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brickwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kirkdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Markwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Charlecote Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Peckarmans Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1