Crime in Sydenham, Lewisham
Comprehensive safety analysis for Sydenham, localized within Lewisham.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Queensthorpe Mews Map | Shoplifting: 8Anti-social behaviour: 4Other theft: 3 | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Robbery: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Sydenham Station Approach Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Venner Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 1Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Bryden Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Jews Walk Map | Public order: 2Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Dukesthorpe Road Map | Vehicle crime: 2Robbery: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Venner Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Bishopsthorpe Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Silverdale Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
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Penge and Cator
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Shoplifting on the High Street
Issued: 18 Mar 2026
Status Update
To target the persistent offenders committing a large volume of crime on a small number of venues. SNT officers will work with the targeted venues to quickly share information and evidence to secure convictions.
Actioned: 18 Jun 2026
Speeding on the Cator side of the ward.
Issued: 18 Mar 2026
Status Update
Officers from Penge SNT will look to conduct sporadic speed enforcement operations in the area. These operations will be conducted at times around school opening and closing when the majority of the speeding is reported. Penge SNT have a good relationship with the Met Police traffic department who have targeted the area on multiple occasions recently and will look to continue this going forward.
Actioned: 18 Jun 2026
Drug dealing in Penge
Issued: 18 Mar 2026
Status Update
There has been a marked increase in addresses being cuckooed as well as the associated drug dealing. After several notable successes the priority is to continue to take action against problem addresses.
Actioned: 18 Jun 2026
Engagement Events
Cuppa with a Copper
other10:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Penge East Community Centre, Station Road London
Walk and Talk
other12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
66 Lennard Road London
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