POVEREST ROAD, BR5 2DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2DQ

POVEREST ROAD, BR5 2DQ, Bromley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2DQ 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 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2DQ, encompassing approximately 4019 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

BR5 2DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meath Close with total crimes: 2
  • Oswin Close with total crimes: 2
  • Littlejohn Road with total crimes: 2

POVEREST ROAD, BR5 2DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 crime64.23500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.49-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.22166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.99133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-87.50%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.48166.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75200.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.98-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2433.33%
Burglary21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.970.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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 2DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Meath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Oswin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Littlejohn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. East Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Englefield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Canbury Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ranmore Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lynmouth Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Austin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lee Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Church Hill Wood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Poverest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sward Road
    Total1
    Public order1