WIDMORE ROAD, BR1 3BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 3BD

WIDMORE ROAD, BR1 3BD, Bromley has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.44 per 1,000 population. This BR1 3BD 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 3BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 3BD, encompassing approximately 4424 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR1 3BD area, explore the BR1 3BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

BR1 3BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Market Square with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

WIDMORE ROAD, BR1 3BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.44-12.50%
Shoplifting184.75157.14%
Other theft104.0742.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.26-27.27%
Public order51.81-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.13400.00%
Burglary51.13400.00%
Drugs41.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Robbery30.9050.00%
Theft from the person30.68-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.42-35.29%
Other theft72.49-41.67%
Public order71.58-12.50%
Shoplifting71.58-74.07%
Theft from the person51.58-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2724.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.520.00%
Theft from the person143.840.00%
Other theft123.160.00%
Public order82.710.00%
Vehicle crime51.810.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2423.96-35.14%
Violence and sexual offences225.42-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour134.978.33%
Theft from the person122.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime82.71300.00%
Public order71.8116.67%
Robbery61.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-42.86%
Other theft40.90-75.00%
Drugs30.90-40.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3729.8412.12%
Violence and sexual offences298.3616.00%
Other theft166.5633.33%
Theft from the person163.626.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7140.00%
Public order61.5850.00%
Drugs51.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3327.58175.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.4625.00%
Theft from the person155.6587.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.390.00%
Other theft122.71-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson52.710.00%
Burglary51.13150.00%
Drugs51.130.00%
Public order41.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.90-60.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.990.00%
Other theft134.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.940.00%
Shoplifting122.710.00%
Theft from the person82.710.00%
Public order61.810.00%
Vehicle crime51.360.00%
Robbery31.130.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202417
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
April 202420
January 202422
December 202329
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202412
January 20244
December 202316
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202427
January 202424
December 202337
November 202333
October 202312

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 202414
January 202412
December 202316
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
March 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 3BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Market Square
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Widmore Road
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Florence Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Upper Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. East Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Stockwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Fyfe Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Esther Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Homefield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Henry Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. North Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Apollo Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tweedy Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Palace Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Wharton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Park Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Old Courtyard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. A222
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1