DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5EL

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5EL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5EL 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 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5EL, encompassing approximately 6127 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR1 5EL area, explore the BR1 5EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

BR1 5EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camlan Road with total crimes: 11
  • Ravenscar Road with total crimes: 6
  • Capstone Road with total crimes: 4

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.67-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.6320.00%
Public order60.98500.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.451400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.450.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.6133.33%
Vehicle crime81.960.00%
Public order71.31133.33%
Other theft41.140.00%
Possession of weapons30.6550.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.92-30.77%
Vehicle crime81.4760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Other theft40.650.00%
Public order30.65-50.00%
Burglary30.49200.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

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 offences209.63-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour133.2685.71%
Public order62.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.98-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.82150.00%
Other theft40.820.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.1618.18%
Anti-social behaviour74.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.14-33.33%
Other theft40.98-50.00%
Public order20.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.9510.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.59200.00%
Other theft81.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.31200.00%
Public order60.98100.00%
Vehicle crime40.98-33.33%
Drugs30.650.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.180.00%
Other theft83.260.00%
Vehicle crime61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Robbery20.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202412
January 20249
December 202313
November 20237
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
May 20241
April 202416
January 202424
December 202320
November 202326
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 5EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Camlan Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Ravenscar Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Capstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pontefract Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Boyland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cinderford Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bankfoot Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Churchdown
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Headcorn Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Detling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Goudhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Rangefield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Farmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gittens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1