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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5RT

COTTON HILL, BR1 5RT, Lewisham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5RT 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 5RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5RT, encompassing approximately 3222 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR1 5RT 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 5RT 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 crime911.17125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.79250.00%
Drugs52.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.55-42.86%
Burglary31.240.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Shoplifting10.31-75.00%

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 offences710.24-41.67%
Drugs52.17400.00%
Vehicle crime41.55-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Shoplifting41.24-91.49%
Public order31.240.00%
Burglary30.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4726.07683.33%
Violence and sexual offences1214.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime93.72125.00%
Burglary62.79500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Public order31.24200.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9723.08%
Shoplifting64.97-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.2433.33%
Robbery21.240.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Public order10.62-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.5985.71%
Shoplifting134.0330.00%
Public order64.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.860.00%
Other theft41.86-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.24-57.14%
Robbery20.93100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.03-52.38%
Other theft73.1040.00%
Vehicle crime72.17250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.17-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.17-40.00%
Public order21.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2117.0790.91%
Violence and sexual offences116.5257.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.410.00%
Other theft53.10150.00%
Public order41.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.100.00%
Burglary42.170.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202412
January 202416
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20245
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 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
September 202311

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 5RT 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. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 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. 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
  • 14. Bamford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1