POLSTED ROAD, SE6 4YH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 4YH

POLSTED ROAD, SE6 4YH, Lewisham has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.04 per 1,000 population. This SE6 4YH 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 4YH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 4YH, encompassing approximately 4052 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE6 4YH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10
  • Renshaw Close with total crimes: 9
  • Winterbourne Road with total crimes: 5

POLSTED ROAD, SE6 4YH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.04109.09%
Anti-social behaviour105.68-23.08%
Theft from the person72.470.00%
Other theft61.73200.00%
Vehicle crime41.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Public order40.99300.00%
Robbery30.99200.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour138.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.211000.00%
Vehicle crime32.710.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order41.97100.00%
Bicycle theft30.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.950.00%
Vehicle crime63.700.00%
Drugs41.480.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.74-50.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.2726.67%
Criminal damage and arson144.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.4585.71%
Burglary53.2166.67%
Vehicle crime51.23-16.67%
Theft from the person41.2333.33%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Shoplifting30.74-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.55-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson123.70500.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.96-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.73100.00%
Public order51.4866.67%
Shoplifting51.2325.00%
Other theft41.23-20.00%
Theft from the person30.990.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Robbery10.49-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.05-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour115.180.00%
Robbery82.71300.00%
Other theft51.970.00%
Shoplifting41.23-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.99-25.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.7843.75%
Anti-social behaviour115.6883.33%
Shoplifting72.71-22.22%
Other theft51.73150.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Theft from the person40.99100.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Burglary20.49-50.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.310.00%
Shoplifting93.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.480.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202415
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202416
January 202419
December 202315
November 202321
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 202414
December 202312
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Renshaw Close
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Winterbourne Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Ravensbourne Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Owens Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Bankhurst Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chilthorne Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Stanstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Winterstoke Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Northwood Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Austin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stanstead Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glenwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Iona Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Brockley View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Polsted Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Blythe Hill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Ravensbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Blythe Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Beechfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Westdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Catford
    Total1
    Robbery1