DOWNS ROAD, BR3 5JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR3 5JY

DOWNS ROAD, BR3 5JY, Bromley has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This BR3 5JY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR3 postcode area, which has experienced 375 crimes and a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR3 5JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR3 5JY, encompassing approximately 4417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR3 5JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Limes Road with total crimes: 4

DOWNS ROAD, BR3 5JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime117.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.49-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour41.810.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7030.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94-55.56%
Robbery30.910.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Shoplifting30.68-76.92%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.87550.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.26125.00%
Vehicle crime52.0466.67%
Other theft41.13300.00%
Public order30.91200.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.66-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-50.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4757.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.490.00%
Other theft41.81-42.86%
Burglary30.91-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.19300.00%
Burglary71.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.58250.00%
Other theft71.5875.00%
Robbery51.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.400.00%
Other theft40.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20249
January 20244
December 20238
October 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 202410
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202413
January 20242
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

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
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR3 5JY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Limes Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Arbor Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brograve Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Apex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Albemarle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Glendale Mews
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Freshwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bevington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kelsey Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. The Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Court Downs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1