SPARKES CLOSE, BR2 9BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR2 9BU

SPARKES CLOSE, BR2 9BU, Bromley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This BR2 9BU 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 9BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR2 9BU, encompassing approximately 3408 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR2 9BU area, explore the BR2 9BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BR2 9BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 10
  • Masons Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Simpson'S Road with total crimes: 4

SPARKES CLOSE, BR2 9BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.10-60.00%
Drugs51.7666.67%
Other theft51.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.47-50.00%
Public order20.88-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.26650.00%
Public order94.40350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.640.00%
Vehicle crime62.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.59-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.52-35.71%
Bicycle theft12.640.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Public order10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.32133.33%
Other theft54.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.470.00%
Theft from the person41.470.00%
Public order41.17-50.00%
Drugs31.17-85.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs2011.15300.00%
Public order85.8714.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.35-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1516.72-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences144.40-36.36%
Public order74.11-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson62.0520.00%
Vehicle crime51.760.00%
Drugs51.47-37.50%
Theft from the person21.470.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.59-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.30-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour186.450.00%
Public order135.28-13.33%
Drugs83.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.35-44.44%
Other theft31.47-62.50%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Shoplifting30.8850.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour188.22100.00%
Public order155.28-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson94.400.00%
Other theft82.64166.67%
Vehicle crime52.35150.00%
Drugs21.47-60.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.1821.74%
Public order198.2290.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.5780.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.640.00%
Drugs52.6425.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.020.00%
Public order106.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.640.00%
Drugs41.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 202420
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20245
January 202415
December 202318
November 202318
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20242
May 20249
April 202414
March 20246
January 202414
December 202322
November 202328
October 202328
September 202323

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315
October 202319
September 202310

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR2 9BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Mark'S Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Masons Hill
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Simpson'S Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Fletchers Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Vincent Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Cromwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Devonshire Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wimpole Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glanville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cromwell Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bromley South
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Palace View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1