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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5NX

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5NX, Lewisham has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5NX 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 5NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5NX, encompassing approximately 5739 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

BR1 5NX 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

DOWNHAM WAY, BR1 5NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.4587.50%
Violence and sexual offences142.61133.33%
Public order62.4450.00%
Vehicle crime51.050.00%
Drugs50.870.00%
Other theft50.87150.00%
Shoplifting30.87-25.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.39500.00%
Vehicle crime51.050.00%
Public order40.870.00%
Shoplifting40.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-93.75%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5017.42733.33%
Violence and sexual offences168.71-36.00%
Public order92.79125.00%
Vehicle crime81.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-62.50%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.367.69%
Vehicle crime102.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.74300.00%
Shoplifting61.39-50.00%
Public order41.05-55.56%
Burglary40.700.00%
Other theft30.70-40.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.5953.85%
Anti-social behaviour133.48550.00%
Shoplifting122.2650.00%
Public order92.09125.00%
Vehicle crime81.57-11.11%
Other theft51.3966.67%
Burglary40.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.19-56.67%
Vehicle crime92.2680.00%
Shoplifting81.57-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-33.33%
Public order40.70-33.33%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.590.00%
Shoplifting215.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.220.00%
Public order61.050.00%
Vehicle crime51.050.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
May 20241
April 202416
January 202425
December 202320
November 202313
October 202330

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 20247
January 202414
December 202313
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202450
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 5NX 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. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wrenthorpe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Oakridge Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Downham Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fieldside Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Ashgrove Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Flimwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sandpit Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bankfoot Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Ladbrook Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Oldstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Bamford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Dainford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Old Bromley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1