BETHERSDEN CLOSE, BR3 1PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR3 1PE

BETHERSDEN CLOSE, BR3 1PE, Bromley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.71 per 1,000 population. This BR3 1PE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR3 postcode area, which has experienced 264 crimes and a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR3 1PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR3 1PE, encompassing approximately 4042 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR3 1PE area, explore the BR3 1PE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BR3 1PE area, visit the BR3 1PE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR3 1PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterside with total crimes: 3
  • Hanley Place with total crimes: 2
  • Brackley Road with total crimes: 2

BETHERSDEN CLOSE, BR3 1PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.730.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.4328.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.23150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.2433.33%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.4516.67%
Burglary41.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.240.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.2433.33%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.97-50.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-85.71%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR3 1PE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waterside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hanley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Brackley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parkwood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Beckenham (Station)
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bethersden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Nettlestead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beck River Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rectory Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1