HARWOOD AVENUE, BR1 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 3DX

HARWOOD AVENUE, BR1 3DX, Bromley has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.88 per 1,000 population. This BR1 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 3DX, encompassing approximately 4196 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

BR1 3DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Market Square with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

HARWOOD AVENUE, BR1 3DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.88-23.33%
Shoplifting205.48-47.37%
Other theft114.77-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour112.62-21.43%
Public order82.6214.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.910.00%
Theft from the person51.43-72.22%
Robbery31.19200.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3831.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences309.050.00%
Theft from the person187.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.290.00%
Other theft133.340.00%
Public order73.100.00%
Vehicle crime61.670.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3933.84-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences259.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour155.9625.00%
Theft from the person143.57-48.15%
Robbery113.34120.00%
Public order92.6212.50%
Other theft82.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.91700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91-42.86%
Drugs40.95-50.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4839.79-9.43%
Violence and sexual offences3011.443.45%
Theft from the person277.1535.00%
Other theft166.4323.08%
Anti-social behaviour123.819.09%
Drugs82.8633.33%
Public order81.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.91-12.50%
Robbery51.6725.00%
Bicycle theft21.190.00%
Burglary10.48-88.89%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5339.5665.62%
Violence and sexual offences2912.6320.83%
Theft from the person206.9142.86%
Other theft134.778.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.10-31.25%
Burglary92.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.140.00%
Drugs61.91500.00%
Public order61.43-25.00%
Robbery41.4333.33%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3229.07-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences247.6341.18%
Anti-social behaviour165.7233.33%
Theft from the person143.8140.00%
Other theft123.340.00%
Public order82.86-42.86%
Vehicle crime61.9150.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.48-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3428.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences178.100.00%
Public order144.050.00%
Other theft123.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.860.00%
Theft from the person102.860.00%
Drugs62.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
March 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
September 20233

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202413
January 20248
December 202316
November 202313
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 264 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202438
January 202439
December 202348
November 202353
October 202332
September 202334

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202414
January 202415
December 202312
November 202311
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202418
January 202414
December 202327
November 202320
October 202314
September 202310

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
August 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
April 202430
January 202425
December 202330
November 202329
October 202324
September 202317

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Market Square
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Esther Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Queen'S Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sherman Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Stockwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Haxted Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Palace Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Blaise Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Freelands Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Mitchell Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Bromley North (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fyfe Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Park Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A222
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1