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

Overview of Crime in BR5 2BJ

BRIDGE ROAD, BR5 2BJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2BJ, encompassing approximately 3193 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BR5 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kent Road with total crimes: 3
  • Meath Close with total crimes: 2

BRIDGE ROAD, BR5 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5180.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8266.67%
Vehicle crime41.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-84.62%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.7785.71%
Violence and sexual offences54.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.57-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.190.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-87.50%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.13166.67%
Other theft32.5050.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.909.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.76900.00%
Vehicle crime63.13-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.88-40.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3922.22%
Vehicle crime73.4440.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.19-28.57%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.820.00%
Vehicle crime52.190.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
April 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 20231
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20243
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Meath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Oswin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Littlejohn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. East Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Albert Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Austin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rookery Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1