WEST COMMON ROAD, BR2 7BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR2 7BX

WEST COMMON ROAD, BR2 7BX, Bromley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This BR2 7BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR2 postcode area, which has experienced 261 crimes and a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR2 7BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR2 7BX, encompassing approximately 1819 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BR2 7BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Larkfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 2

WEST COMMON ROAD, BR2 7BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-33.33%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.20-75.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.55-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.84-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.75300.00%
Robbery42.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.20100.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Burglary21.65100.00%
Shoplifting11.10-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.44133.33%
Other theft33.85200.00%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.10-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Public order21.65-60.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.300.00%
Public order53.300.00%
Shoplifting52.750.00%
Burglary32.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR2 7BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Larkfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Station Approach
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. B265
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Grove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Knoll
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Georgian Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Hayes Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1