NORTHOVER, BR1 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5JU

NORTHOVER, BR1 5JU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.01 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5JU, encompassing approximately 6085 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

BR1 5JU 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
  • Vanoc Gardens with total crimes: 5

NORTHOVER, BR1 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences2411.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.94-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.14600.00%
Public order71.1575.00%
Drugs41.150.00%
Vehicle crime40.66300.00%
Other theft30.66-40.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.38-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour153.2915.38%
Other theft52.46-54.55%
Public order40.820.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-80.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences2410.52-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour133.9485.71%
Other theft112.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.81-50.00%
Public order40.8233.33%
Possession of weapons30.6650.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.980.00%
Other theft114.7722.22%
Vehicle crime101.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6475.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.15500.00%
Burglary50.990.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.710.00%
Other theft94.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-71.43%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-66.67%
Shoplifting20.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.15123.08%
Anti-social behaviour144.77133.33%
Other theft92.300.00%
Vehicle crime61.4850.00%
Robbery50.990.00%
Public order40.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-50.00%
Drugs30.66-25.00%
Burglary30.4950.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.050.00%
Other theft92.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.310.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Drugs40.660.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Burglary20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202424
January 202429
December 202329
November 202329
October 202313

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
April 202413
January 20247
December 20234
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 202411
January 202411
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 7 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 5JU 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. Vanoc Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Capstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lentmead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Jennifer Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Waters Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bedivere Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Crutchley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Riverbank Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Gittens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cranmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Woodbank Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Northover
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Lincombe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Whitefoot Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Reigate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1