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

Overview of Crime in BR1 5SG

WHITEFOOT LANE, BR1 5SG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.67 per 1,000 population. This BR1 5SG 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 5SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 5SG, encompassing approximately 3254 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BR1 5SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scarlet Road with total crimes: 6
  • Battersby Road with total crimes: 5
  • Crutchley Road with total crimes: 4

WHITEFOOT LANE, BR1 5SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.6723.08%
Anti-social behaviour134.9230.00%
Public order63.99-25.00%
Other theft41.84-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.23-55.56%
Burglary41.23300.00%
Drugs21.23100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.98-55.17%
Anti-social behaviour103.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime93.0750.00%
Other theft92.77-18.18%
Public order82.77100.00%
Possession of weapons12.460.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.2738.10%
Anti-social behaviour128.9171.43%
Other theft113.6957.14%
Criminal damage and arson93.38800.00%
Vehicle crime62.77200.00%
Burglary41.84100.00%
Public order41.2333.33%
Drugs21.230.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.83-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.45-22.22%
Other theft72.15-22.22%
Public order32.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-75.00%
Burglary20.61-66.67%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.5147.06%
Other theft97.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime82.77300.00%
Burglary62.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-55.56%
Public order31.230.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Drugs10.61-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.21-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.69350.00%
Other theft62.770.00%
Burglary41.84-20.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.150.00%
Vehicle crime104.920.00%
Other theft63.070.00%
Burglary51.840.00%
Drugs31.540.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202413
January 202429
December 202321
November 202325
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312
September 202316

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

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Scarlet Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Battersby Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Crutchley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Verdant Lane
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Churchdown
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Whitefoot Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bideford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Longhill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Whitefoot Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Gilton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Evans Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wingrove Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Baudwin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Meliot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Haddington Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Nubia Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Undershaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lentmead Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Lincombe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Waters Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1