CRESS MEWS, BR1 4LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 4LU

CRESS MEWS, BR1 4LU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population. This BR1 4LU 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 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 4LU, encompassing approximately 4409 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

BR1 4LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haddington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Wrenthorpe Road with total crimes: 4

CRESS MEWS, BR1 4LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.7266.67%
Drugs72.27250.00%
Other theft61.59200.00%
Vehicle crime51.36-16.67%
Public order41.13-33.33%
Shoplifting30.91-25.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.62-25.00%
Public order61.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.360.00%
Shoplifting41.36-92.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5022.00733.33%
Violence and sexual offences1811.3420.00%
Vehicle crime84.08-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour61.81-40.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-62.50%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime113.4083.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.270.00%
Shoplifting61.81-53.85%
Public order41.36-42.86%
Burglary40.9133.33%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.74185.71%
Shoplifting134.5430.00%
Other theft72.950.00%
Public order71.5940.00%
Vehicle crime61.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.36150.00%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1210.66200.00%
Shoplifting102.72-52.38%
Violence and sexual offences72.27-61.11%
Other theft71.59250.00%
Public order51.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2113.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.080.00%
Public order51.130.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Other theft20.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202418
January 202415
December 202320
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20232

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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 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 202313
November 202310
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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haddington Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Wrenthorpe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Oakridge Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Downham Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fieldside Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Ashgrove Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Sandpit Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Ladbrook Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brockman Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Oldstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Bourneside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bamford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Dainford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Old Bromley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1