BAMFORD ROAD, BR1 5QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5QR

BAMFORD ROAD, BR1 5QR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.47 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5QR 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 5QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5QR, encompassing approximately 3449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BR1 5QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Oakridge Lane with total crimes: 4

BAMFORD ROAD, BR1 5QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.4766.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.9014.29%
Drugs52.32150.00%
Other theft51.45400.00%
Shoplifting51.4525.00%
Public order31.45-25.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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 offences79.57-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.03100.00%
Public order41.74300.00%
Shoplifting41.16-92.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Drugs20.87-33.33%
Burglary20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5025.22733.33%
Violence and sexual offences1514.507.14%
Vehicle crime74.35-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-62.50%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Theft from the person20.87100.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.97-6.67%
Vehicle crime104.06233.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.90300.00%
Shoplifting62.32-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.740.00%
Burglary51.7466.67%
Other theft31.45-50.00%
Public order20.87-66.67%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.08200.00%
Shoplifting144.3540.00%
Public order64.0650.00%
Other theft61.74-14.29%
Burglary31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.60-56.52%
Vehicle crime82.90100.00%
Other theft72.32250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.03-61.54%
Public order41.450.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2314.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.670.00%
Public order43.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202415
January 202414
December 202315
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202450
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 202323

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Oakridge Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Downham Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fieldside Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Benbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brockman Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Oldstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Bourneside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bamford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dainford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Bromley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1