WILLOW CLOSE, BR5 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2AZ

WILLOW CLOSE, BR5 2AZ, Bromley has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.78 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2AZ, encompassing approximately 1628 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 2AZ area, explore the BR5 2AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

BR5 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • River Park View with total crimes: 3

WILLOW CLOSE, BR5 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.7836.36%
Shoplifting119.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime43.07300.00%
Robbery42.460.00%
Drugs32.46200.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.88-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour106.76-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson46.140.00%
Public order32.46200.00%
Other theft11.84-80.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-80.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.4116.67%
Anti-social behaviour118.6083.33%
Vehicle crime56.76150.00%
Other theft53.07150.00%
Shoplifting43.07300.00%
Drugs22.460.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1425.18600.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.60-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour67.37-53.85%
Drugs23.69100.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-60.00%
Other theft21.23-60.00%
Burglary11.23-80.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.2575.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.60116.67%
Other theft57.9866.67%
Vehicle crime53.0725.00%
Burglary53.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-50.00%
Public order11.23-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.91-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.690.00%
Vehicle crime42.46-20.00%
Robbery42.460.00%
Other theft32.4650.00%
Burglary21.84-50.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Shoplifting11.23-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2835.01154.55%
Shoplifting617.2050.00%
Vehicle crime53.69-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences43.07-73.33%
Burglary42.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.46300.00%
Public order32.460.00%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.210.00%
Vehicle crime76.760.00%
Shoplifting44.300.00%
Public order32.460.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
January 202414
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202414
January 202412
December 202314
November 20238
October 20234
September 202315

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 202411
January 20246
December 202313
November 20236
October 202328
September 202311

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR5 2AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. River Park View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Moorfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. White Hart Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Glendower Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. East Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Albert Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Carlton Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Old Church Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St Andrews Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gilroy Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Viridian Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Elmcroft Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Footbury Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Goodmead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Highlands Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1