SPARROW DRIVE, BR5 1RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 1RY

SPARROW DRIVE, BR5 1RY, Bromley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This BR5 1RY 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 1RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 1RY, encompassing approximately 1465 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR5 1RY Crime Hotspots

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

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

SPARROW DRIVE, BR5 1RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.46100.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

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 offences22.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.78-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour12.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%

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
Shoplifting911.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Other theft11.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.090.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-50.00%

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 offences22.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 1RY postcode area is presented below.

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