AUSTIN ROAD, BR5 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2BT

AUSTIN ROAD, BR5 2BT, Bromley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2BT, encompassing approximately 2994 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

BR5 2BT 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
  • Meath Close with total crimes: 2

AUSTIN ROAD, BR5 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3475.00%
Vehicle crime42.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.34250.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34300.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-85.71%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.67250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.34300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-66.67%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.010.00%
Vehicle crime42.00100.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.340.00%
Vehicle crime22.00-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-66.67%
Burglary10.67-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson69.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.000.00%
Vehicle crime52.000.00%
Burglary41.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Glendower Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Austin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lee Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Poverest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sward Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1