BR1 5FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5FD

BR1 5FD, Lewisham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5FD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR1 postcode area, which has experienced 446 crimes and a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR1 5FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5FD, encompassing approximately 3403 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BR1 5FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Haddington Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bromley Road with total crimes: 3

BR1 5FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.05-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.47-42.86%
Drugs41.18300.00%
Shoplifting41.18-91.49%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Burglary20.59-60.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4721.15683.33%
Violence and sexual offences813.81-27.27%
Vehicle crime72.35600.00%
Burglary52.06400.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.4683.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.760.00%
Shoplifting61.76-53.85%
Other theft21.76-33.33%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Public order10.29-83.33%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.7030.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.82100.00%
Public order61.76500.00%
Vehicle crime31.76-57.14%
Other theft30.88-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.40-52.38%
Other theft82.94166.67%
Vehicle crime72.35250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.06-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2113.2290.91%
Violence and sexual offences106.1711.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.94150.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.230.00%
Vehicle crime32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20246
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202447
January 20246
December 202313
November 202310
October 202321
September 202311

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Haddington Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bromley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longhill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Whitefoot Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Beachborough Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Southview Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Arkindale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1