HIGHLAND ROAD, BR1 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 4AF

HIGHLAND ROAD, BR1 4AF, Bromley has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population. This BR1 4AF 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 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 4AF, encompassing approximately 5511 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR1 4AF area, explore the BR1 4AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

BR1 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Hammelton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bracken Hill Close with total crimes: 4

HIGHLAND ROAD, BR1 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209.62233.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.63-62.50%
Vehicle crime51.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.53433.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.90-25.00%
Shoplifting61.09-14.29%
Burglary21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2614.29%
Shoplifting71.45250.00%
Vehicle crime51.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-66.67%
Burglary20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.18-85.71%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.44-47.06%
Other theft71.6316.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.27-46.15%
Vehicle crime41.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.3470.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.08-13.33%
Vehicle crime102.3642.86%
Other theft61.81-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.09100.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.72-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.8175.00%
Other theft71.2716.67%
Public order31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.630.00%
Other theft62.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
April 20243
January 20249
December 202317
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 20247
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting20
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hammelton Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bracken Hill Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. London Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Blyth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Grasmere Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Spencer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Howard Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bracken Hill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Highland Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Longfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Weston Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Belcroft Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Warner Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Morgan Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1