MEDHURST DRIVE, BR1 4TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 4TF

MEDHURST DRIVE, BR1 4TF, Lewisham has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This BR1 4TF 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 4TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 4TF, encompassing approximately 5742 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR1 4TF area, explore the BR1 4TF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BR1 4TF area, visit the BR1 4TF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BR1 4TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravenscar Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Wrenthorpe Road with total crimes: 4

MEDHURST DRIVE, BR1 4TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.93142.86%
Anti-social behaviour152.9666.67%
Other theft52.61150.00%
Public order40.8733.33%
Burglary30.700.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Shoplifting30.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.57600.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Shoplifting40.700.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-94.12%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.49-29.17%
Shoplifting102.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.74-35.71%
Vehicle crime81.57-27.27%
Public order81.39100.00%
Other crime31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-66.67%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.187.69%
Vehicle crime112.4483.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.92200.00%
Public order41.57-42.86%
Other theft40.70-33.33%
Burglary40.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.48116.67%
Shoplifting122.2650.00%
Public order72.0975.00%
Vehicle crime61.22-33.33%
Other theft61.0450.00%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.75-44.83%
Vehicle crime92.7950.00%
Shoplifting81.57-61.90%
Anti-social behaviour61.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-50.00%
Other theft40.70-33.33%
Public order40.70-42.86%
Burglary20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.670.00%
Shoplifting215.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.740.00%
Public order71.390.00%
Other theft61.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
May 20241
April 202417
January 202424
December 202320
November 202316
October 202329

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20249
January 202414
December 202313
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202410
December 202312
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ravenscar Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Arcus Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Flimwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sandpit Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cinderford Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bankfoot Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Ladbrook Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Goudhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Farmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oakridge Road
    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