MEREWORTH CLOSE, BR2 9DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR2 9DF

MEREWORTH CLOSE, BR2 9DF, Bromley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.04 per 1,000 population. This BR2 9DF 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 9DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR2 9DF, encompassing approximately 3372 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR2 9DF area, explore the BR2 9DF 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 (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR2 9DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pickhurst Park with total crimes: 4
  • Cornford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Woodlea Drive with total crimes: 2

MEREWORTH CLOSE, BR2 9DF 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0450.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-85.71%
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.56250.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.26-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime83.85166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.37-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.1533.33%
Vehicle crime31.19-25.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pickhurst Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Cornford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodlea Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Letchworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Letchworth Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Mapleton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Stanstead Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oakham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Deepdale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tall Elms Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elvington Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1