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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5RR

COTTON HILL, BR1 5RR, Lewisham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5RR 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 5RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5RR, encompassing approximately 4000 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BR1 5RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haddington Road with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Wrenthorpe Road with total crimes: 4

COTTON HILL, BR1 5RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime98.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.50100.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Drugs30.75-25.00%
Shoplifting30.75-25.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-63.64%
Drugs41.00300.00%
Shoplifting41.00-91.49%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75200.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4719.00683.33%
Violence and sexual offences1111.75-31.25%
Vehicle crime62.7550.00%
Burglary41.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-62.50%
Public order20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-90.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.5045.45%
Anti-social behaviour104.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.500.00%
Shoplifting62.00-53.85%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Public order20.50-71.43%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.0030.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.25175.00%
Public order72.75600.00%
Other theft41.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-66.67%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.50-52.38%
Vehicle crime92.50125.00%
Other theft82.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-85.71%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.750.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202411
January 202416
December 202311
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 202410
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
November 20233
October 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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