BALFOUR ROAD, BR2 9SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR2 9SJ

BALFOUR ROAD, BR2 9SJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This BR2 9SJ 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 9SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR2 9SJ, encompassing approximately 4278 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

BR2 9SJ 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

BALFOUR ROAD, BR2 9SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.280.00%
Other theft92.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.1012.50%
Vehicle crime42.1033.33%
Drugs30.930.00%
Shoplifting30.7050.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.34166.67%
Public order41.87300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.47-71.43%
Burglary10.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.61-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.6450.00%
Robbery31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-77.78%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.820.00%
Vehicle crime92.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.10100.00%
Other theft41.40-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-33.33%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime189.3528.57%
Other theft64.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Burglary20.70-60.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1411.2240.00%
Other theft83.2760.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.870.00%
Burglary51.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17150.00%
Robbery31.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.70-66.67%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime109.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.100.00%
Other theft51.400.00%
Theft from the person31.170.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 202318
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

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 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20233

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 202412
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 9SJ 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. Waverley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Tredwell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mosslea Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Jefferson Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Mackintosh Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Walpole Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Cowper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Cowper Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cranford Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Johnson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Crown Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Newton Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hawksmoor Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Addison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1