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

Overview of Crime in BR5 2BU

AUSTIN ROAD, BR5 2BU, Bromley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2BU, encompassing approximately 3050 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 2BU area, explore the BR5 2BU 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 2BU 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 2BU 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 offences76.5675.00%
Vehicle crime42.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 behaviour76.23250.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31300.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-85.71%
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 crime74.26250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-50.00%

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 arson44.26300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31-66.67%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
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 offences65.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.97100.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
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 offences64.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.97-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-66.67%
Burglary10.66-66.67%

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 arson68.52500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.9750.00%
Vehicle crime51.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-40.00%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.560.00%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.640.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20235

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 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
September 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 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
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 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
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 8 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 2BU 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
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1