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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5HW

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5HW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.49 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5HW 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 5HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5HW, encompassing approximately 4976 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

BR1 5HW 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 5HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.4980.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.238.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.6160.00%
Public order61.6150.00%
Other theft51.21-37.50%
Theft from the person51.0025.00%
Drugs51.00150.00%
Vehicle crime51.000.00%
Shoplifting41.00300.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.861900.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.020.00%
Other theft82.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61400.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Theft from the person40.80300.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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 arson10.60-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson41.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-97.30%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.440.00%
Other theft62.81500.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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 order21.00-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.67-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour124.62-7.69%
Public order92.41125.00%
Other theft91.81125.00%
Vehicle crime81.8160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6125.00%
Other crime41.00300.00%
Shoplifting30.8050.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.66-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour134.8230.00%
Vehicle crime52.6166.67%
Public order41.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-20.00%
Drugs40.8033.33%
Other theft40.80-63.64%
Theft from the person30.80200.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Robbery20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.6772.22%
Other theft116.2337.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.0166.67%
Robbery41.00300.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.620.00%
Other theft82.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202414
January 202412
December 202313
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20246
March 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202437
January 202423
December 202324
November 202331
October 202318

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20232
November 20234
October 20231

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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20233

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20249
December 20234
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 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 5HW 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. Chinbrook Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hope Close
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vanoc Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wydeville Manor Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ivorydown
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Garden Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bedivere Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Galahad Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pendragon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Roundtable Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pullman Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Le May Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Amblecote Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Ballamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Geraint Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gareth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Riverbank Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Amblecote Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Northover
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Reigate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1