LAKESWOOD ROAD, BR5 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 1BJ

LAKESWOOD ROAD, BR5 1BJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This BR5 1BJ 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 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 1BJ, encompassing approximately 2993 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BR5 1BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensway with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • West Approach with total crimes: 3

LAKESWOOD ROAD, BR5 1BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Robbery21.34100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.340.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.670.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.350.00%
Burglary42.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-25.00%
Other theft31.00-40.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-83.33%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.6940.00%
Vehicle crime62.34500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0025.00%
Other theft51.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.67100.00%
Shoplifting21.34-33.33%
Public order20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-33.33%
Shoplifting31.3450.00%
Other theft31.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.340.00%
Other theft42.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Queensway
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. West Approach
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chesham Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1