VIGILANT CLOSE, SE26 6YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 6YA

VIGILANT CLOSE, SE26 6YA, Lewisham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This SE26 6YA 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 6YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 6YA, encompassing approximately 3935 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SE26 6YA 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
  • Droitwich Close with total crimes: 3

VIGILANT CLOSE, SE26 6YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.61600.00%
Vehicle crime61.78500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52400.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.34100.00%
Burglary62.54500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.52-90.91%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.88120.00%
Vehicle crime52.79-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.2725.00%
Public order41.27100.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-20.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-50.00%
Public order20.510.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Burglary41.02100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.51-60.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.08-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.52-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-50.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1585.71%
Vehicle crime83.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.0333.33%
Public order32.03200.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20234
October 20231
September 20234

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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 202411
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 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 6YA 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. Droitwich Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Hillcrest Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Vigilant Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Wells Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crystal Palace Park Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Peckarmans Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Crouchmans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Talisman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hogarth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fountain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1