ANSFORD ROAD, BR1 5QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5QU

ANSFORD ROAD, BR1 5QU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.36 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5QU 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 5QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5QU, encompassing approximately 3299 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

BR1 5QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

ANSFORD ROAD, BR1 5QU 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.3662.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.94-9.09%
Other theft63.03200.00%
Drugs51.8225.00%
Shoplifting51.5225.00%
Burglary41.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-50.00%
Public order30.91-62.50%
Other crime10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.330.00%
Public order82.42700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.420.00%
Robbery51.820.00%
Drugs41.520.00%
Burglary41.210.00%
Shoplifting41.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5030.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences2115.150.00%
Vehicle crime76.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.120.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.735.88%
Anti-social behaviour125.4550.00%
Vehicle crime103.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.03700.00%
Shoplifting62.42-57.14%
Burglary51.8266.67%
Other theft41.52-33.33%
Public order31.21-50.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Robbery20.91-33.33%
Other crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.0970.00%
Shoplifting145.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.240.00%
Public order62.42100.00%
Other theft61.82-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.82-50.00%
Robbery31.21200.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.76-28.57%
Shoplifting103.03-56.52%
Vehicle crime83.0360.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.42-20.00%
Other theft72.42133.33%
Public order32.12-50.00%
Theft from the person20.91100.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2319.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.240.00%
Public order63.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.820.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202421
January 202418
December 202317
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 5QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Beckenham Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Benbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Brockman Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Oldstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Melfield Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bourneside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bamford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dainford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Bromley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1