WALPOLE ROAD, BR2 9SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR2 9SE

WALPOLE ROAD, BR2 9SE, Bromley has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This BR2 9SE 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 9SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR2 9SE, encompassing approximately 4412 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

BR2 9SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bromley Common with total crimes: 6
  • Hook Farm Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

WALPOLE ROAD, BR2 9SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.4928.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.0416.67%
Public order41.5933.33%
Shoplifting40.91100.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Robbery10.45-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.59100.00%
Robbery51.36400.00%
Vehicle crime41.13300.00%
Public order30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.45-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.53-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-90.91%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.881100.00%
Vehicle crime112.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.49250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.130.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime117.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences40.91100.00%
Other theft40.91-42.86%
Public order30.910.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime118.3937.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.4916.67%
Other theft71.5916.67%
Burglary31.59200.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-75.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.45-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.810.00%
Other theft61.360.00%
Public order51.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Theft from the person30.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20247
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20248
January 202412
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bromley Common
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hook Farm Road
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waverley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mosslea Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Jefferson Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Walpole Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Cowper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Cowper Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Johnson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Crown Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Newton Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Southlands Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Elliott Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Jaffray Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Addison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1