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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5HS

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5HS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5HS 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 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5HS, encompassing approximately 6244 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

BR1 5HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camlan Road with total crimes: 11
  • Launcelot Road with total crimes: 8
  • Vanoc Gardens with total crimes: 5

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8135.71%
Anti-social behaviour103.04-33.33%
Public order71.60600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12150.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.40-33.33%
Other theft32.24-40.00%
Theft from the person30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.360.00%
Other theft52.40400.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Possession of weapons30.640.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.16-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.81-23.33%
Other theft63.680.00%
Vehicle crime60.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.960.00%
Public order40.80300.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.2966.67%
Other theft64.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9666.67%
Vehicle crime50.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8066.67%
Drugs20.800.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.6163.64%
Other theft52.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.160.00%
Other theft51.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202421
January 202423
December 202330
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202415
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Camlan Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Launcelot Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Vanoc Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ivorydown
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hillcrest Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 6. Capstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Galahad Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pontefract Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Shroffold Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Shaw Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Geraint Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gareth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Riverbank Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Detling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gittens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Woodbank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Northover
    Total1
    Public order1