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Burglary Rates in Downham

Lewisham, London, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

71

3.17 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,698

120.3 per 1,000 residents

6% below the UK average40% below the London regional average

How does Downham rank?

Within Lewisham

19 of 19 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

60th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

7
5
7
7
3
7
4
4
12
3
2
10
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual
815
30%
Other Crime
513
19%
Anti-social Behaviour
435
16%
Shoplifting
386
14%
Vehicle Crime
262
10%
Drug Offences
109
4%
Robbery
73
3%
Burglary
71
3%
Theft from Person
34
1%

Property mix in Downham

Source: Census 2021 · 8,437 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 23%Terraced 52%Flats 20%

The most common property type in Downham is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.