NORTHOVER, BR1 5JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5JR

NORTHOVER, BR1 5JR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.05 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5JR 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 5JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5JR, encompassing approximately 7260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

BR1 5JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camlan Road with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Launcelot Road with total crimes: 8

NORTHOVER, BR1 5JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.13-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson71.52600.00%
Public order70.9675.00%
Vehicle crime50.96400.00%
Drugs40.690.00%
Other theft30.55-50.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.4877.78%
Other theft62.20-45.45%
Public order40.830.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-80.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.260.00%
Other theft113.311000.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.14-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.64-13.33%
Other theft103.5825.00%
Vehicle crime91.38125.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.24100.00%
Burglary50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6966.67%
Other crime40.69300.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences307.8520.00%
Other theft84.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-80.00%

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 offences258.54108.33%
Other theft103.4442.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.3850.00%
Robbery50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69-37.50%
Public order30.69200.00%
Drugs30.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.650.00%
Other theft71.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202418
April 202424
January 202426
December 202330
November 202325
October 202312

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
April 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20232

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20235

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 5JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Camlan Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Launcelot Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Vanoc Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ivorydown
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Capstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lentmead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Jennifer Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bedivere Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Verdant Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Pendragon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Roundtable Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shroffold Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Shaw Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Ballamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Geraint Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gareth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Riverbank Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Gittens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cranmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodbank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Northover
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Lincombe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Whitefoot Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1