Is SE26 Safe?

Lewisham, Lewisham

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Overall safety rating

Above average crime

SE26 has 39% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.

Burglaries (12 months)

228

4.67 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

5,190

106.2 per 1,000 residents

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

Jan 26

Feb 26

Mar 26

Source: Census 2021 · 20,970 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 12%Terraced 21%Flats 63%

SE26 sits within Sydenham. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.