BRIDGE ROAD, BR5 2BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2BH

BRIDGE ROAD, BR5 2BH, Bromley has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2BH 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 2BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2BH, encompassing approximately 3208 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BR5 2BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Glendower Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Kent Road with total crimes: 3

BRIDGE ROAD, BR5 2BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.1266.67%
Vehicle crime51.56400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-81.82%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.10120.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87200.00%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.62-83.33%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8725.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.56-69.23%
Other theft31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.108.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-55.56%
Other theft31.250.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.740.00%
Vehicle crime52.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56-50.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences109.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.120.00%
Vehicle crime51.870.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Robbery30.93200.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.49200.00%
Vehicle crime51.87-54.55%
Burglary31.560.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1112.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.120.00%
Burglary32.800.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
April 20245
January 20244
December 20239
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 202310
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Glendower Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Meath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Oswin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Littlejohn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. East Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Albert Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Austin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sward Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St Andrews Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1