COTTON HILL, BR1 5RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5RP

COTTON HILL, BR1 5RP, Lewisham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5RP 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 5RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5RP, encompassing approximately 3459 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

BR1 5RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haddington Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

COTTON HILL, BR1 5RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime910.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6040.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.02-28.57%
Drugs41.45-20.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Shoplifting30.87-25.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.41-50.00%
Drugs52.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Shoplifting41.16-91.49%
Vehicle crime31.16-62.50%
Public order30.870.00%
Burglary30.87-50.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4724.57683.33%
Violence and sexual offences1413.58-12.50%
Vehicle crime84.0560.00%
Burglary62.31500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-55.56%
Public order31.1650.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.6114.29%
Anti-social behaviour94.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.600.00%
Shoplifting62.02-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.7366.67%
Public order21.45-71.43%
Robbery20.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.4575.00%
Shoplifting134.0530.00%
Public order73.76250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.020.00%
Other theft41.73-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.16-57.14%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.72-52.38%
Violence and sexual offences82.89-27.27%
Other theft72.3175.00%
Vehicle crime72.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.02-45.45%
Public order21.73-50.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2115.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.180.00%
Other theft43.180.00%
Public order41.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

Crime by Type

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 202414
January 202416
December 202314
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20247
November 20231

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202447
January 20246
December 202313
November 202310
October 202321

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haddington Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Oakridge Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Downderry Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Oakshade Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brockman Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Oldstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Bosbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Conisborough Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bamford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dainford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1