Crime Rates at Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4NL

Kirkdale area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sydenham , and the 21st lowest crime rate of 826 local areas in Lewisham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Kirkdale (SE26 4NL) in the last 12 months was 14.9 per 1,000 residents and was 85.9% lower than the Sydenham average (106.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -94.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kirkdale (SE26 4NL), the main crime hotspot is near Sydenham Station Approach. Police recorded 78 crimes here, including 44 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.