FARINGDON AVENUE, BR2 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR2 8BU

FARINGDON AVENUE, BR2 8BU, Bromley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This BR2 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR2 8BU, encompassing approximately 1815 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR2 8BU area, explore the BR2 8BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BR2 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitebeam Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Laburnum Way with total crimes: 2
  • Birch Row with total crimes: 2

FARINGDON AVENUE, BR2 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.71166.67%
Vehicle crime44.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.20-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.91350.00%
Vehicle crime34.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Shoplifting21.65100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.960.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-50.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.51300.00%
Vehicle crime32.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.30200.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.0620.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Public order11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
December 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR2 8BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitebeam Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Laburnum Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Birch Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ash Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thorn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oxhawth Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hazel Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Larch Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Almond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1