POLECROFT LANE, SE6 4EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 4EG

POLECROFT LANE, SE6 4EG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.58 per 1,000 population. This SE6 4EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE6 postcode area, which has experienced 625 crimes and a crime rate of 11.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE6 4EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 4EG, encompassing approximately 3459 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE6 4EG area, explore the SE6 4EG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE6 4EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woolstone Road with total crimes: 6
  • Oakham Close with total crimes: 6
  • Winsford Road with total crimes: 4

POLECROFT LANE, SE6 4EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.58157.14%
Anti-social behaviour85.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.31200.00%
Other theft51.73400.00%
Burglary31.4550.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.8033.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.4716.67%
Vehicle crime22.02-33.33%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.12-40.00%
Other theft72.60-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.02-53.85%
Burglary41.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-40.00%
Public order20.87-60.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1516.7615.38%
Violence and sexual offences134.3418.18%
Other theft83.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3125.00%
Burglary51.45400.00%
Public order51.45150.00%
Vehicle crime51.4566.67%
Theft from the person11.450.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.5630.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.76-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.18-50.00%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-40.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.3281.82%
Anti-social behaviour105.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.89100.00%
Vehicle crime52.3125.00%
Other theft21.45-60.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.180.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20246
January 202413
December 202311
November 202320
October 202311

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 20249
January 202415
December 202313
November 202310
October 20235

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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE6 4EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woolstone Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Oakham Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Winsford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Northwood Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Creeland Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Elsinore Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Stanstead Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ticehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Polecroft Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Aldermoor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Fermor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Blythe Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vancouver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Levendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Nyon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Perry Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Clarens Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Neuchatel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Helvetia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rutland Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Castlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Catford Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1