BR5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5

BR5, Bromley has recorded a total of 347 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BR5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BR5, encompassing approximately 48044 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-6.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (-14.12% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)

BR5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Queensway with total crimes: 8

BR5 Crime Map

Postcodes in BR5

The postcode district are associated with the BR5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BR5 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 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences857.22-6.59%
Anti-social behaviour731.77-14.12%
Vehicle crime391.5262.50%
Criminal damage and arson370.8119.35%
Shoplifting250.77177.78%
Other theft200.5233.33%
Drugs170.426.25%
Public order130.35-23.53%
Burglary120.27-14.29%
Robbery110.25120.00%
Theft from the person70.23250.00%
Other crime40.150.00%
Possession of weapons30.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.544450.00%
Anti-social behaviour851.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.770.00%
Vehicle crime240.650.00%
Public order170.50750.00%
Drugs160.350.00%
Other theft150.330.00%
Burglary140.310.00%
Shoplifting90.290.00%
Robbery50.190.00%
Other crime40.100.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.120.00%
Public order20.040.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.08-97.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.04-87.50%
Other theft10.02-95.83%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour767.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences751.581775.00%
Vehicle crime581.560.00%
Shoplifting311.210.00%
Public order270.652600.00%
Other theft240.560.00%
Burglary160.500.00%
Drugs140.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.29700.00%
Robbery50.17150.00%
Other crime50.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.17-96.08%
Robbery20.08-71.43%
Public order10.04-93.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.02-97.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.33-14.29%
Vehicle crime612.12-1.61%
Anti-social behaviour551.27-9.84%
Criminal damage and arson431.1422.86%
Other theft210.90-22.22%
Shoplifting210.44-8.70%
Public order150.44-21.05%
Burglary140.31-44.00%
Robbery70.2975.00%
Drugs60.15-25.00%
Other crime40.12100.00%
Theft from the person20.08100.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1198.12-1.65%
Vehicle crime622.4819.23%
Anti-social behaviour611.2915.09%
Criminal damage and arson351.27-10.26%
Other theft270.730.00%
Burglary250.56-7.41%
Shoplifting230.5221.05%
Public order190.4818.75%
Drugs80.40-20.00%
Robbery40.17-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.080.00%
Other crime20.06-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.998.04%
Anti-social behaviour532.52-42.39%
Vehicle crime521.104.00%
Criminal damage and arson391.08-17.02%
Other theft270.81-12.90%
Burglary270.560.00%
Shoplifting190.5646.15%
Public order160.40-20.00%
Robbery100.33100.00%
Drugs100.21-9.09%
Other crime80.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.02-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour922.330.00%
Vehicle crime501.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson471.040.00%
Other theft310.980.00%
Burglary270.650.00%
Public order200.560.00%
Shoplifting130.420.00%
Drugs110.270.00%
Robbery50.230.00%
Other crime40.100.00%
Theft from the person30.080.00%
Possession of weapons30.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202431
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202443
December 202335
November 202339
October 202347

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202414
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 713 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202491
July 20242
May 20242
April 202475
March 20244
January 2024102
December 2023119
November 2023121
October 2023112

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 202416
January 202414
December 202325
November 202327
October 202327

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20245
March 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20249
April 202431
January 202421
December 202323
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 495 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202485
April 202476
January 202455
December 202361
November 202353
October 202392

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
May 20241
April 202424
January 202421
December 202327
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 346 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202424
April 202458
January 202461
December 202362
November 202352
October 202350

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202415
December 202319
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Vernon Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Queensway
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Scarlet Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Longbury Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hyde Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Market Meadow
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Leesons Way
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barnfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Shorne Close
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mountfield Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Sarre Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brantwood Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Cornwall Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grovelands Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Lullingstone Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Ticehurst Close
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shoreham Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Silverdale Road
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sayes Court Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Glendower Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Ladywood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. West Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. West Approach
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Station Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bushey Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1