OLDSTEAD ROAD, BR1 5RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5RJ

OLDSTEAD ROAD, BR1 5RJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5RJ 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 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5RJ, encompassing approximately 5315 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR1 5RJ 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

OLDSTEAD ROAD, BR1 5RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.84140.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.26125.00%
Vehicle crime61.690.00%
Drugs51.1325.00%
Public order40.9433.33%
Shoplifting30.75-25.00%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.21-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.1366.67%
Violence and sexual offences40.94-73.33%
Drugs40.75300.00%
Shoplifting40.75-92.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

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
Shoplifting5016.55733.33%
Violence and sexual offences159.41-11.76%
Vehicle crime72.8216.67%
Public order41.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-75.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.260.00%
Shoplifting62.07-53.85%
Vehicle crime61.1350.00%
Other theft31.13-50.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Public order20.56-75.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.48183.33%
Shoplifting133.2030.00%
Public order82.45100.00%
Other theft61.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.13500.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-50.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

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
Shoplifting107.71-52.38%
Vehicle crime81.8860.00%
Other theft81.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.50-64.71%
Public order41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-85.71%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2110.9175.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.20-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Public order40.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-66.67%
Other theft20.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.910.00%
Shoplifting123.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.500.00%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202415
January 202417
December 202317
November 20236
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20243
January 202412
December 20236
November 20231
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 202411
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.88 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 202313
November 202310
October 202321
September 202312

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

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
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 5RJ 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. 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. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Downderry Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Oakshade Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Brockman Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Oldstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Bamford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dainford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Bromley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1