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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5NU

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5NU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5NU 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 5NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5NU, encompassing approximately 6302 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

BR1 5NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravenscar Road with total crimes: 6
  • Haddington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wrenthorpe Road with total crimes: 4

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.75120.00%
Vehicle crime61.7520.00%
Public order60.95100.00%
Drugs40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Other theft30.48200.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75400.00%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
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 offences10.16-94.12%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.70-23.08%
Vehicle crime101.5925.00%
Public order91.59350.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-70.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2013.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.7030.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.06233.33%
Vehicle crime81.5914.29%
Other theft31.27-40.00%
Public order20.48-71.43%
Burglary20.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.3866.67%
Public order71.5940.00%
Vehicle crime71.1116.67%
Other theft51.1166.67%
Burglary40.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-50.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.32100.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 offences207.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.9550.00%
Public order50.95-16.67%
Other theft30.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.430.00%
Public order61.430.00%
Other theft60.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202410
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
May 20241
April 202417
January 202417
December 202315
November 202320
October 202330

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ravenscar Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Haddington Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wrenthorpe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Oakridge Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Downham Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fieldside Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Downham Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Keedonwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sandpit Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cinderford Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bankfoot Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Churchdown
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Goudhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Farmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Downderry Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Oakshade Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Old Bromley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1