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Crime in Lower Sydenham

Lower Sydenham had 794 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 186.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 21 Lewisham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 43% above the middle Lewisham area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

SE26, Lewisham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lower Sydenham

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186.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 21Lewisham rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common216 in 3 months

Month by month

164 Mar 175 Apr 230 May 246 Jun 284 Jul 264 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lower Sydenham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21627%
anti-social behaviour21227%
vehicle crime11014%
theft597%
public order466%
burglary324%
theft from the person294%
drugs263%

Lower Sydenham against Lewisham

TypeLower Sydenham per 1,000Middle Lewisham areaChange
Violence50.637.5▲ 14%
Burglary7.55.7▲ 68%
Vehicle crime25.812▲ 80%
Anti-social behaviour49.728.7▲ 91%
Theft and robbery26.215.3▲ 40%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lower Sydenham186.1▲ 40%
Bellingham145.4▲ 17%
New Beckenham141.2▼ 9%
Bell Green130.3▲ 34%
Perry Vale120.6▲ 31%
Sydenham110.3▲ 13%
Upper Sydenham (SE26)108.3▲ 14%
See every Lewisham area ranked on the crime in Lewisham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lower Sydenham a safe area?

Lower Sydenham had about 186.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 21 Lewisham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lower Sydenham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (216), followed by anti-social behaviour (212) and vehicle crime (110).