BR1 9DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR1 9DE

BR1 9DE, Bromley has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.23 per 1,000 population. This BR1 9DE 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 9DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR1 9DE, encompassing approximately 4911 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR1 9DE area, explore the BR1 9DE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-41.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)

BR1 9DE Crime Hotspots

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

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

BR1 9DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.2329.63%
Shoplifting257.13-41.86%
Anti-social behaviour185.09-5.26%
Other theft83.66-46.67%
Public order81.63-27.27%
Theft from the person71.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.430.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Burglary20.61-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.41-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4331.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.750.00%
Theft from the person215.502000.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.280.00%
Other theft153.870.00%
Public order113.050.00%
Vehicle crime72.240.00%
Burglary51.430.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson41.02-50.00%
Theft from the person10.81-95.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3934.41-30.36%
Violence and sexual offences367.94-33.33%
Theft from the person207.33-23.08%
Other theft184.07-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour133.66-23.53%
Vehicle crime112.6537.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.2414.29%
Public order81.63-11.11%
Robbery71.630.00%
Drugs41.4333.33%
Possession of weapons30.81200.00%
Burglary20.610.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5641.94-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences5411.4045.95%
Theft from the person2610.99-7.14%
Other theft225.29-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour174.4821.43%
Public order93.4612.50%
Vehicle crime81.83166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.63-22.22%
Drugs31.43-62.50%
Burglary20.61-75.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6042.5571.43%
Violence and sexual offences3712.222.78%
Other theft287.5321.74%
Theft from the person285.707.69%
Anti-social behaviour145.70-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson92.85350.00%
Burglary81.83100.00%
Drugs81.63100.00%
Public order81.63-27.27%
Vehicle crime31.63-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Robbery20.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3635.2228.57%
Shoplifting357.33-44.44%
Theft from the person267.13136.36%
Other theft235.2921.05%
Anti-social behaviour184.6828.57%
Public order113.66-21.43%
Vehicle crime72.2475.00%
Burglary41.43100.00%
Robbery40.81100.00%
Drugs40.81-71.43%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6336.24-34.38%
Violence and sexual offences2812.83-22.22%
Other theft195.70-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.87-17.65%
Drugs142.8540.00%
Public order142.8516.67%
Theft from the person112.8510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2466.67%
Vehicle crime41.02-55.56%
Burglary20.81-60.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9646.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences3619.540.00%
Other theft257.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.090.00%
Public order123.460.00%
Drugs102.440.00%
Theft from the person102.040.00%
Vehicle crime92.040.00%
Burglary51.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 202314
August 202310

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202415
January 202418
December 202322
November 202328
October 202323
September 202319
August 202325

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311
September 202314
August 202312

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202419
January 202413
December 202317
November 202314
October 202318
September 202314
August 202317

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 417 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202443
January 202439
December 202356
November 202360
October 202335
September 202363
August 202396

A total of 150 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202421
March 20241
January 202420
December 202326
November 202328
October 202326
September 202311
August 202310

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234
August 20239

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
April 202427
January 202436
December 202354
November 202337
October 202336
September 202328
August 202336

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
March 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR1 9DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Square
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Apollo Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. West Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Esther Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Queen'S Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Tetty Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sherman Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Stockwell Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Church Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Hammelton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Haxted Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Gordon Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Walters Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Harmony Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Palace Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Blaise Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Mitre Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. High Tor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. College Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Mitchell Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Bromley North (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Fyfe Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1