WEST APPROACH, BR5 1DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 1DB

WEST APPROACH, BR5 1DB, Bromley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This BR5 1DB 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 1DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 1DB, encompassing approximately 3340 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 1DB area, explore the BR5 1DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BR5 1DB 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 Way with total crimes: 3

WEST APPROACH, BR5 1DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.29133.33%
Shoplifting62.10100.00%
Robbery21.80100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.590.00%
Shoplifting32.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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 order21.200.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.900.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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 arson10.60-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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 offences78.380.00%
Burglary42.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Other theft31.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-60.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.8875.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.100.00%
Vehicle crime51.5066.67%
Other theft41.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Shoplifting20.90-33.33%
Public order20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 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 behaviour57.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-40.00%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Other theft30.90-50.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.5860.00%
Other theft62.39500.00%
Vehicle crime51.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In September 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 offences55.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 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
September 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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