ELMSCOTT ROAD, BR1 4RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 4RJ

ELMSCOTT ROAD, BR1 4RJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population. This BR1 4RJ 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 4RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 4RJ, encompassing approximately 5952 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BR1 4RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravenscar Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wrenthorpe Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pontefract Road with total crimes: 3

ELMSCOTT ROAD, BR1 4RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0627.27%
Anti-social behaviour102.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.6825.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.521000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.24-23.53%
Vehicle crime112.18120.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8522.22%
Public order71.85133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft20.34-33.33%
Other crime20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.0621.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.86-18.18%
Vehicle crime51.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-20.00%
Public order30.67-50.00%
Other theft30.50-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.90-51.72%
Anti-social behaviour112.3583.33%
Public order61.85200.00%
Other theft51.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.84-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.84-16.67%
Drugs30.840.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.4111.54%
Anti-social behaviour64.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.01200.00%
Other theft51.01-50.00%
Public order20.84-71.43%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.420.00%
Other theft104.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.510.00%
Public order71.340.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
May 20241
April 202413
January 202417
December 202314
November 202329
October 202326

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ravenscar Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wrenthorpe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pontefract Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boyland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Chingley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downham Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Keedonwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Arcus Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sandpit Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cinderford Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bankfoot Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Churchdown
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Goudhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Alexandra Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Rangefield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Farmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1