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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5NT

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5NT, Lewisham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5NT 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 5NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5NT, encompassing approximately 6140 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BR1 5NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravenscar Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wrenthorpe Road with total crimes: 4
  • Capstone Road with total crimes: 4

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.95-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7950.00%
Public order30.49200.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.95800.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.8285.71%
Violence and sexual offences102.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime91.6350.00%
Public order71.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-25.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences207.17122.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.26-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.1420.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Public order20.65-71.43%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.95-55.00%
Public order71.47600.00%
Vehicle crime51.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-33.33%
Other theft30.650.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.26-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.9833.33%
Other theft30.65-62.50%
Public order10.49-80.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.260.00%
Other theft81.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.300.00%
Public order51.140.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Burglary30.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202413
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
May 20241
April 202410
January 202420
December 20239
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 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
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ravenscar Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wrenthorpe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Capstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nubia Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Downham Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Keedonwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cinderford Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bankfoot Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Churchdown
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Goudhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Rangefield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Farmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gittens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1