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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5EN

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5EN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5EN 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 5EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5EN, encompassing approximately 5634 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR1 5EN area, explore the BR1 5EN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BR1 5EN area, visit the BR1 5EN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR1 5EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camlan Road with total crimes: 11
  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 4
  • Capstone Road with total crimes: 4

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.92-55.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.600.00%
Public order51.06150.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.551100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.130.00%
Theft from the person31.060.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.58-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour143.19100.00%
Vehicle crime72.48-22.22%
Other theft51.2466.67%
Public order30.8950.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.419.52%
Vehicle crime94.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.600.00%
Other theft31.24-40.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.73-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.240.00%
Other theft50.8925.00%
Public order40.89100.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.63-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour83.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.4266.67%
Other theft40.89-20.00%
Public order20.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.414.00%
Public order64.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.06-33.33%
Other theft51.06-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.440.00%
Other theft61.600.00%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Public order40.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
April 202414
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
May 20241
April 202418
January 202423
December 202321
November 202321
October 202326
September 202325

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

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
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Camlan Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hillcrest Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 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. Sudbury Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Southover
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Downham Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Keedonwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Headcorn Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Detling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Goudhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Rangefield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1