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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5HX

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5HX, Lewisham has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.39 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5HX, encompassing approximately 3834 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (121.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR1 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodbury Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Launcelot Road with total crimes: 8
  • Chinbrook Crescent with total crimes: 7

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.39121.43%
Anti-social behaviour128.080.00%
Vehicle crime93.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3550.00%
Theft from the person51.5666.67%
Drugs51.30150.00%
Other theft41.30-42.86%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.041300.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.650.00%
Other theft73.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83300.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Theft from the person31.04200.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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 arson10.78-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

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 arson41.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.04-96.15%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.780.00%
Other theft43.91300.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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 order21.30-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.99-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour134.960.00%
Public order83.39166.67%
Vehicle crime82.09100.00%
Other crime52.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3025.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Drugs10.78-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.218.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.0462.50%
Vehicle crime43.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Drugs41.04300.00%
Other theft41.04-60.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.3925.00%
Other theft106.5242.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.61-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson42.0933.33%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.220.00%
Other theft73.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202415
January 202413
December 202313
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 202419
December 202327
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 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 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20245

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 5HX 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. Launcelot Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Chinbrook Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Sandstone Road
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hope Close
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wydeville Manor Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ivorydown
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Garden Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bedivere Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Galahad Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Chinbrook Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pendragon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Pullman Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Le May Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Amblecote Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ballamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Geraint Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gareth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Riverbank Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Amblecote Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Oakbrook Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Reigate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1