Crime Rate in Sydenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sydenham

The total recorded crimes in Sydenham, Lewisham, UK in May 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sydenham crime rate of 1.96 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sydenham, encompassing approximately 86,768 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (13.16% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Sydenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silverdale with total crimes: 18
  • Queensthorpe Mews with total crimes: 13
  • Churchley Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Sydenham?

To understand the safety of Sydenham, we need to analyze Sydenham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lewisham:

    • In 2024, Sydenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lewisham average, with 1059 crimes compared to 1115.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Sydenham had fewer crimes than the Lewisham average, with 1,806 crimes compared to 1,934. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sydenham witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Lewisham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lewisham, Sydenham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Sydenham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sydenham has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 ranking 7th out of 18 in the Lewisham, UK

In 2024, the total Sydenham crimes were 1,059. The crime rate of Sydenham in 2024 was 12.20 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Lewisham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sydenham were around 1,806 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.81 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Lewisham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sydenham)CrimesRank (Sydenham)CrimesRank (Sydenham)
Rushey Green293 12,002 13,346 1
Brockley251 21,616 33,087 2
Lewisham Central233 41,653 22,304 5
Deptford246 31,613 42,934 3
Perry Vale229 51,599 52,661 4
Blackheath204 61,231 62,180 6
Downham157 101,128 82,111 7
Hither Green170 81,155 72,051 8
Catford South151 111,096 91,805 10
Evelyn159 9582 191,181 19
Bellingham124 14825 141,628 11
Ladywell128 13862 111,271 17
Telegraph Hill108 16828 131,441 12
New Cross Gate102 19841 121,424 15
Lee Green136 12746 181,412 16
Crofton Park104 18802 151,436 13
Forest Hill104 17785 161,435 14
Grove Park117 15759 171,232 18

Sydenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (51 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 406 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202536
March 202542
February 202545
January 202551
December 202430
November 202438
October 202442
September 202431
August 202437

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 202417
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202524
March 202517
February 202513
January 202514
December 202415
November 202420
October 202419
September 202417
August 20244

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202538
March 202536
February 202543
January 202541
December 202433
November 202442
October 202464
September 202448
August 202436
May 20241

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202518
March 20254
February 202515
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258
January 202511
December 202410
November 202413
October 20248
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202511
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20244

High Crime Locations Sydenham in May 2025

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

1. Silverdale (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Queensthorpe Mews (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Churchley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
5. Spring Hill (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mountacre Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Gradient (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Prospect Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
9. Westwood Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Venner Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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