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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5HU

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5HU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.64 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5HU, encompassing approximately 6723 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR1 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodbury Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Camlan Road with total crimes: 11
  • Launcelot Road with total crimes: 8

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.6470.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.0630.00%
Vehicle crime61.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8950.00%
Public order60.89100.00%
Shoplifting40.89300.00%
Drugs40.59300.00%
Theft from the person30.59-25.00%
Other theft30.45-57.14%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.881900.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.970.00%
Other theft71.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04300.00%
Theft from the person40.59300.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson40.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.910.00%
Public order52.08150.00%
Other theft50.74400.00%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.74-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.41-13.33%
Public order73.8740.00%
Vehicle crime71.0475.00%
Other theft71.0475.00%
Burglary51.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.740.00%
Other crime40.74300.00%
Shoplifting30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.927.14%
Public order54.46400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.74-54.55%
Other theft40.74-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-40.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.15-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.67154.55%
Anti-social behaviour114.16120.00%
Other theft71.6475.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0466.67%
Robbery40.740.00%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Other theft40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202420
July 20241
April 202433
January 202426
December 202330
November 202328
October 202311

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202414
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
October 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodbury Gardens
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Camlan Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Launcelot Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Vanoc Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ivorydown
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Capstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lentmead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 10. Jennifer Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bedivere Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Galahad Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Pendragon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Roundtable Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shroffold Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Shaw Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Ballamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Geraint Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gareth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Riverbank Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Gittens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Woodbank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Northover
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Lincombe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Reigate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1