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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5NS

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5NS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.53 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5NS 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 5NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5NS, encompassing approximately 5786 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BR1 5NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 4
  • Capstone Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pontefract Road with total crimes: 3

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.53-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.38-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson51.2125.00%
Public order40.8633.33%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.941200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.6083.33%
Violence and sexual offences101.90-52.38%
Vehicle crime81.7333.33%
Public order51.38150.00%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.12-4.55%
Vehicle crime63.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-20.00%
Other theft30.69-40.00%
Public order20.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.8110.00%
Public order63.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.04-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-16.67%
Other theft50.8666.67%
Vehicle crime40.86300.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.915.26%
Anti-social behaviour73.4616.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.21-14.29%
Other theft31.04-57.14%
Public order20.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.280.00%
Other theft71.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.210.00%
Public order61.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
May 20241
April 202410
January 202421
December 202322
November 202320
October 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
April 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 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 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 5NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillcrest Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Capstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pontefract Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boyland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Southover
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Downham Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Keedonwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cinderford Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bankfoot Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Headcorn Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Detling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Goudhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Alexandra Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Rangefield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Farmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1