SE26 6XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6XP

SE26 6XP, Lewisham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6XP 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 6XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6XP, encompassing approximately 3493 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SE26 6XP 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
  • Chulsa Road with total crimes: 4

SE26 6XP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.30233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.86400.00%
Vehicle crime51.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-71.43%
Robbery21.15100.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.87366.67%
Burglary34.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.86-70.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4466.67%
Vehicle crime42.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5850.00%
Vehicle crime61.72-14.29%
Other theft31.720.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0033.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.15-50.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.16-11.11%
Vehicle crime72.29-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.00-25.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4412.50%
Vehicle crime82.58166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.29100.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.580.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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 6XP 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. Chulsa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Talisman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hogarth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fountain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Amberley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1