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

Overview of Crime in BR2 9SF

WALPOLE ROAD, BR2 9SF, Bromley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population. This BR2 9SF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR2 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR2 9SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR2 9SF, encompassing approximately 4494 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Robbery: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BR2 9SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • A21 with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Hook Farm Road with total crimes: 3

WALPOLE ROAD, BR2 9SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.78166.67%
Robbery51.78400.00%
Vehicle crime41.11300.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.44-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.890.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-90.91%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

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
Shoplifting129.571100.00%
Vehicle crime112.67-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3333.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-25.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime167.7933.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.56300.00%
Other theft40.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-57.14%
Public order30.670.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime128.6833.33%
Other theft82.6760.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7816.67%
Robbery31.560.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-85.71%
Theft from the person10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime98.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.56-14.29%
Other theft51.3325.00%
Public order51.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Theft from the person30.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.560.00%
Vehicle crime61.330.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Shoplifting40.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20246
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 202316
November 202312
October 20239
September 20236

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
September 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233

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
August 20242
April 20248
January 202412
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. A21
    Total5
    Robbery5
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hook Farm Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Walpole Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Haywood Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heron Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Johnson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Pope Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jefferson Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Tredwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bloomfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Addison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Union Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1