BR1 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5PL

BR1 5PL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5PL 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 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5PL, encompassing approximately 4916 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

BR1 5PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haddington Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ravenscar Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wrenthorpe Road with total crimes: 4

BR1 5PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.14116.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.6457.14%
Vehicle crime72.2440.00%
Public order51.42400.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.29-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.42-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.22-16.67%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.1425.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.03-10.00%
Vehicle crime61.8350.00%
Public order51.22400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-62.50%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3211.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.03700.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.63300.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.51233.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.03-47.06%
Public order41.8333.33%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1221.43%
Other theft43.46100.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-60.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.630.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haddington Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Ravenscar Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wrenthorpe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Waters Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Nubia Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cinderford Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bankfoot Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Churchdown
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Scarlet Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Downderry Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cranmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whitefoot Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oakshade Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Brockman Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1