BR1 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5HT

BR1 5HT, Lewisham has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.57 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR1 postcode area, which has experienced 11 crimes and a crime rate of 0.18 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR1 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5HT, encompassing approximately 3973 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BR1 5HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northover with total crimes: 7
  • Jennifer Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

BR1 5HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.57-26.09%
Other theft104.2825.00%
Vehicle crime52.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.260.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.09-11.54%
Other theft85.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.01500.00%
Vehicle crime41.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.8218.18%
Other theft86.5460.00%
Public order32.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-80.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.10175.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.5466.67%
Other theft52.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Robbery41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.05-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.01-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.51200.00%
Other theft61.5120.00%
Burglary21.51-50.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Public order20.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.32-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.2757.14%
Vehicle crime72.7740.00%
Other theft51.7666.67%
Burglary41.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0736.36%
Anti-social behaviour73.77-56.25%
Vehicle crime51.76-44.44%
Drugs51.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.26100.00%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Other theft30.75-40.00%
Public order10.75-85.71%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.030.00%
Vehicle crime92.770.00%
Public order72.260.00%
Drugs61.760.00%
Other theft51.510.00%
Robbery31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20236
September 202311
August 20237
July 202316

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
January 202423
December 202326
November 202322
October 20238
September 202313
August 202315
July 202311

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
September 20237
August 20235
July 20239

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20234
July 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Northover
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Jennifer Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
  • 4. Crutchley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bedivere Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dagonet Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Evans Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Cranmore Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Lentmead Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Verdant Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Roundtable Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Riverbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodbank Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ilfracombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitefoot Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1