BR1 4LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 4LG

BR1 4LG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.15 per 1,000 population. This BR1 4LG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR1 postcode area, which has experienced 574 crimes and a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR1 4LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 4LG, encompassing approximately 3420 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR1 4LG area, explore the BR1 4LG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

BR1 4LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Oakridge Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Downham Lane with total crimes: 4

BR1 4LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.1542.86%
Violence and sexual offences102.9211.11%
Other theft62.92200.00%
Drugs41.750.00%
Public order31.17-40.00%
Shoplifting30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.23-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour72.6340.00%
Public order52.05150.00%
Vehicle crime41.46-33.33%
Shoplifting41.17-92.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5025.14733.33%
Violence and sexual offences1314.62-23.53%
Vehicle crime63.80-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-50.00%
Theft from the person31.46200.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.29-5.56%
Vehicle crime114.97266.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.2266.67%
Shoplifting62.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.750.00%
Burglary41.7533.33%
Other theft31.17-50.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.08100.00%
Shoplifting125.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.51200.00%
Other theft61.75100.00%
Public order41.750.00%
Burglary31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-57.14%
Drugs10.880.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.82-47.06%
Shoplifting82.63-61.90%
Vehicle crime72.3440.00%
Public order42.050.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2115.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.970.00%
Vehicle crime51.460.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202413
January 202417
December 202318
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20246
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20246
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202450
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 4LG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Oakridge Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Downham Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fieldside Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Ashgrove Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Flimwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sandpit Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Benbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Ladbrook Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oldstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Bourneside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bamford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dainford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Old Bromley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1