METRO CENTRE, BR5 2BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2BE

METRO CENTRE, BR5 2BE, Bromley has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.49 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2BE 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 2BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2BE, encompassing approximately 3098 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

BR5 2BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Glendower Crescent with total crimes: 3

METRO CENTRE, BR5 2BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.49133.33%
Shoplifting104.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.23100.00%
Vehicle crime62.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-66.67%
Other theft21.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.7171.43%
Violence and sexual offences63.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.94300.00%
Other theft21.29-33.33%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.0740.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.26-56.25%
Vehicle crime42.260.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-80.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.3314.29%
Criminal damage and arson55.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-54.55%
Other theft31.610.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%
Drugs10.65-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.521000.00%
Vehicle crime53.5525.00%
Other theft31.6150.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-66.67%
Public order10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0042.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.94-33.33%
Robbery41.29300.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-90.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.260.00%
Vehicle crime61.940.00%
Shoplifting41.940.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20247
January 202416
December 202314
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20241
October 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Glendower Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Oswin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Littlejohn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. East Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Albert Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Carlton Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Austin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Andrews Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gilroy Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1