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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5RS

COTTON HILL, BR1 5RS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5RS 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 5RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5RS, encompassing approximately 3738 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BR1 5RS 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
  • Bromley Road with total crimes: 2

COTTON HILL, BR1 5RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Drugs30.80-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-25.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Drugs41.07300.00%
Shoplifting41.07-91.49%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4717.39683.33%
Violence and sexual offences612.57-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.61300.00%
Burglary41.07300.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4383.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.610.00%
Shoplifting61.61-53.85%
Other theft21.61-33.33%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.8330.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.48100.00%
Public order61.61500.00%
Vehicle crime31.61-57.14%
Other theft30.80-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.56-52.38%
Other theft82.68300.00%
Vehicle crime72.14250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.87-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2111.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 8 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 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20246
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 202447
January 20246
December 202313
November 202310
October 202321

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20242

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 5RS 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. Bromley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Downderry Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Whitefoot Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Longhill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Oakshade Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Brockman Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Oldstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Bosbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Conisborough Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1