PRESCOTT AVENUE, BR5 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 1AF

PRESCOTT AVENUE, BR5 1AF, Bromley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.19 per 1,000 population. This BR5 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR5 postcode area, which has experienced 342 crimes and a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR5 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 1AF, encompassing approximately 1148 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BR5 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitebeam Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Laburnum Way with total crimes: 2
  • Birch Row with total crimes: 2

PRESCOTT AVENUE, BR5 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.19133.33%
Vehicle crime46.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.48-66.67%
Other theft10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.97-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.610.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.68300.00%
Vehicle crime46.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.480.00%
Shoplifting22.61100.00%
Other crime11.740.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.74-75.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.61-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
December 20232
October 20238

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR5 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitebeam Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Laburnum Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Birch Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ash Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thorn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oxhawth Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chesham Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hazel Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Larch Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1