WHITEFOOT LANE, BR1 5SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 5SA

WHITEFOOT LANE, BR1 5SA, Lewisham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.08 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5SA 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 5SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5SA, encompassing approximately 2418 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR1 5SA area, explore the BR1 5SA Area information page.
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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: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

BR1 5SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haddington Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6

WHITEFOOT LANE, BR1 5SA 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime921.0850.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.72-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour73.72250.00%
Drugs52.89-16.67%
Other theft52.07150.00%
Public order32.070.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Shoplifting31.24-25.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.4323.08%
Drugs66.61100.00%
Vehicle crime62.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48300.00%
Shoplifting41.65-91.49%
Public order31.650.00%
Burglary31.24-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-50.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4737.21683.33%
Violence and sexual offences1319.43-48.00%
Vehicle crime105.37-16.67%
Burglary74.13250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Public order31.65200.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.6347.06%
Vehicle crime1210.3450.00%
Shoplifting64.96-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Public order10.83-83.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.2230.77%
Shoplifting147.0340.00%
Vehicle crime85.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.31-11.11%
Public order63.31100.00%
Other theft52.48-44.44%
Robbery22.07100.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.39-18.75%
Shoplifting105.37-56.52%
Other theft94.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.72-18.18%
Vehicle crime83.72300.00%
Public order33.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Burglary20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2328.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.610.00%
Other theft64.550.00%
Public order62.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202410
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 202413
January 202425
December 202317
November 202313
October 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 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 202314
November 202310
October 202323

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 5SA 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Allerford Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bromley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Watermead Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterbank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Winlaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Brockman Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Oldstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Daneswood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bosbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Conisborough Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1