BR2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR2

BR2, Bromley has recorded a total of 280 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BR2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BR2, encompassing approximately 48582 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (44.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)

BR2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Vulcan Close with total crimes: 8

BR2 Crime Map

Postcodes in BR2

The postcode district are associated with the BR2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BR2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.7644.90%
Anti-social behaviour571.46-5.00%
Vehicle crime391.1762.50%
Other theft320.80166.67%
Criminal damage and arson210.6623.53%
Drugs160.4377.78%
Public order160.33-5.88%
Shoplifting100.33233.33%
Robbery80.2160.00%
Burglary40.16-63.64%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.040.00%
Other crime20.040.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour604.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences491.240.00%
Vehicle crime241.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.490.00%
Public order170.350.00%
Other theft120.350.00%
Burglary110.250.00%
Drugs90.230.00%
Robbery50.190.00%
Shoplifting30.100.00%
Other crime20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.04-50.00%
Other theft10.02-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences574.345600.00%
Anti-social behaviour491.170.00%
Vehicle crime331.010.00%
Other theft200.680.00%
Public order130.411200.00%
Burglary100.270.00%
Shoplifting100.210.00%
Other crime60.210.00%
Drugs40.120.00%
Robbery40.08300.00%
Theft from the person30.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.06100.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.08-96.00%
Public order10.02-92.31%
Robbery10.02-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.02-98.39%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime686.424.62%
Anti-social behaviour671.40-11.84%
Violence and sexual offences621.38-11.43%
Criminal damage and arson251.28-3.85%
Other theft230.5121.05%
Shoplifting140.47180.00%
Public order130.29-27.78%
Burglary120.27-47.83%
Robbery100.250.00%
Other crime80.21700.00%
Drugs70.160.00%
Theft from the person20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour766.487.04%
Violence and sexual offences701.56-18.60%
Vehicle crime651.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson261.34-7.14%
Burglary230.5435.29%
Other theft190.47-42.42%
Public order180.3912.50%
Drugs70.37-12.50%
Shoplifting50.1466.67%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%
Other crime10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences866.9236.51%
Anti-social behaviour711.771.43%
Vehicle crime651.4632.65%
Other theft331.3413.79%
Criminal damage and arson280.687.69%
Burglary170.580.00%
Public order160.35-11.11%
Drugs80.3333.33%
Robbery70.16133.33%
Shoplifting30.14-72.73%
Theft from the person20.06-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour706.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences631.440.00%
Vehicle crime491.300.00%
Other theft291.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.600.00%
Public order180.540.00%
Burglary170.370.00%
Shoplifting110.350.00%
Theft from the person60.230.00%
Drugs60.120.00%
Robbery30.120.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202460
April 202449
January 202467
December 202376
November 202371
October 202370

A total of 343 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202424
April 202433
January 202468
December 202365
November 202365
October 202349

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202412
May 20241
April 202420
January 202423
December 202319
November 202333
October 202329

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202449
April 202457
March 20241
January 202462
December 202370
November 202386
October 202363

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 202413
March 20241
January 202413
December 202318
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 202425
December 202326
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 202410
January 202412
December 202323
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202410
January 202414
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Vulcan Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bromley Common
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Hook Farm Road
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hanbury Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brosse Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cobham Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Parkfield Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 13. Southborough Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fair Acres
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pickhurst Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Masons Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Simpson'S Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Larkfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Livery Stables Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Turpington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Willow Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Waverley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Mackintosh Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Hayes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Shortlands
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Old Homesdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Whitebeam Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Henderson Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Buckston Browne Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Luxted Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2