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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5SB

WHITEFOOT LANE, BR1 5SB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR1 postcode area, which has experienced 446 crimes and a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR1 5SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5SB, encompassing approximately 3129 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

BR1 5SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Haddington Road with total crimes: 4

WHITEFOOT LANE, BR1 5SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.23-45.45%
Drugs51.92400.00%
Vehicle crime41.60-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.280.00%
Shoplifting41.28-91.49%
Public order31.280.00%
Burglary30.96-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

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
Shoplifting4725.89683.33%
Violence and sexual offences1115.02-31.25%
Vehicle crime93.52200.00%
Burglary52.88400.00%
Public order31.60200.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.3845.45%
Criminal damage and arson75.110.00%
Shoplifting62.24-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Public order10.64-83.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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
Shoplifting1314.0630.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.1583.33%
Public order63.52500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.92-57.14%
Other theft30.96-62.50%
Robbery20.96100.00%

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
Shoplifting1013.10-52.38%
Other theft83.2060.00%
Vehicle crime72.56133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.92-40.00%
Public order11.92-75.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2117.5890.91%
Anti-social behaviour106.7111.11%
Violence and sexual offences93.2028.57%
Other theft52.88150.00%
Public order41.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.880.00%
Burglary32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202411
January 202416
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20247
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

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 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202447
January 20246
December 202313
November 202310
October 202321
September 202311

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Haddington Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bromley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beachborough Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Longhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitefoot Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Southview Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Arkindale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1