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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5NR

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5NR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5NR 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 5NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5NR, encompassing approximately 5429 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BR1 5NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camlan Road with total crimes: 11
  • Launcelot Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 4

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.95-43.75%
Public order51.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.5533.33%
Violence and sexual offences122.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.210.00%
Other theft40.92-42.86%
Public order20.74100.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences189.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.320.00%
Other theft72.21600.00%
Vehicle crime51.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime63.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-20.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other theft20.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.02-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9266.67%
Other theft40.920.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.5519.05%
Other theft44.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.370.00%
Other theft43.870.00%
Public order40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202418
January 202418
December 202324
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 202412
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20247
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Camlan Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Launcelot Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hillcrest Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Capstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pontefract Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Boyland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Sudbury Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Southover
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Keedonwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Gareth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Headcorn Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Detling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Rangefield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1