Crime Rates at Downham Way, Bromley, BR1 5HX

Downham Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Downham , and the 155th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Downham Way (BR1 5HX) in the last 12 months was 41.2 per 1,000 residents and was 61.2% lower than the Downham average (106.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , down -77.8% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Public order ( -77.8% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -72.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Downham Way (BR1 5HX), the main crime hotspot is near Woodbury Gardens. Police recorded 87 crimes here, including 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.