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

Overview of Crime in BR5 1HJ

CROFTON LANE, BR5 1HJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.11 per 1,000 population. This BR5 1HJ 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 1HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 1HJ, encompassing approximately 1275 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: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR5 1HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 9
  • Beckford Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Heath Side with total crimes: 1

CROFTON LANE, BR5 1HJ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.11300.00%
Vehicle crime56.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.920.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.84100.00%
Shoplifting21.570.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Public order21.570.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences23.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-66.67%
Drugs10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.41-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.1450.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.570.00%
Public order11.570.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Other theft11.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.0650.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

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 offences23.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birkdale Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Beckford Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Heath Side
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Derwent Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Crofton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ferndown Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Thomas' Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Monks Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1