CROFTON LANE, BR5 1HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 1HB

CROFTON LANE, BR5 1HB, Bromley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.35 per 1,000 population. This BR5 1HB 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 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 1HB, encompassing approximately 1533 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BR5 1HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 9
  • Bushey Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Beckford Drive with total crimes: 3

CROFTON LANE, BR5 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.35300.00%
Vehicle crime75.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.5750.00%
Public order21.96-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.2650.00%
Vehicle crime11.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.48-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.96-33.33%
Burglary11.300.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.390.00%
Vehicle crime35.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.13200.00%
Vehicle crime33.910.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.170.00%
Vehicle crime23.910.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20244
December 20239

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson 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 1HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birkdale Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bushey Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beckford Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. Kingswood Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Heath Side
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Derwent Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Crofton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ferndown Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Monks Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1