BR1 4PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 4PW

BR1 4PW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population. This BR1 4PW 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 4PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 4PW, encompassing approximately 5035 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR1 4PW area, explore the BR1 4PW 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 (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BR1 4PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Wrenthorpe Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oakridge Lane with total crimes: 4

BR1 4PW 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 offences128.94140.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.3842.86%
Other theft51.99150.00%
Drugs40.990.00%
Shoplifting30.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.9640.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.99-33.33%
Shoplifting40.79-92.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5017.67733.33%
Violence and sexual offences159.93-21.05%
Vehicle crime62.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-44.44%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-40.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.710.00%
Vehicle crime103.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.9928.57%
Shoplifting61.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.190.00%
Public order40.99-20.00%
Burglary40.7933.33%
Other crime20.790.00%
Other theft20.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.11111.11%
Shoplifting123.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.38250.00%
Vehicle crime61.39-33.33%
Public order51.1966.67%
Other theft50.9966.67%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime91.7980.00%
Shoplifting81.79-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-40.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Public order30.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

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
Shoplifting2112.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.190.00%
Vehicle crime50.990.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202415
January 202419
December 202319
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 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 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
November 20233
October 20235

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 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 4PW postcode area is presented below.

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