BENBURY CLOSE, BR1 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 4LJ

BENBURY CLOSE, BR1 4LJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.52 per 1,000 population. This BR1 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 4LJ, encompassing approximately 824 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BR1 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Beckenham Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Oslac Road with total crimes: 4

BENBURY CLOSE, BR1 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences631.52-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour67.27100.00%
Vehicle crime27.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-60.00%
Drugs22.42100.00%
Public order22.42-66.67%
Other theft22.42100.00%
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Burglary12.42-50.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1144.850.00%
Public order613.33500.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.270.00%
Robbery46.060.00%
Vehicle crime34.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.640.00%
Burglary23.640.00%
Drugs12.420.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.910.00%
Public order36.060.00%
Drugs33.640.00%
Vehicle crime33.640.00%
Burglary23.640.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Theft from the person22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft11.210.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime736.37250.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.49500.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.2733.33%
Other theft44.8533.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.85-83.33%
Drugs22.42100.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Burglary22.42100.00%
Bicycle theft12.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.31100.00%
Other theft314.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.640.00%
Vehicle crime23.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.420.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.18-40.00%
Other theft27.270.00%
Vehicle crime12.42-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-85.71%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Robbery11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1036.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.120.00%
Vehicle crime58.490.00%
Burglary26.060.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Theft from the person12.420.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20249
January 20242
December 202312
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beckenham Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Oslac Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dunfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Benbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Melfield Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bourneside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bamford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dainford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1