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

Overview of Crime in BR5 2DY

POVEREST ROAD, BR5 2DY, Bromley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2DY 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 2DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2DY, encompassing approximately 3936 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

BR5 2DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oswin Close with total crimes: 2
  • Littlejohn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dorney Rise with total crimes: 1

POVEREST ROAD, BR5 2DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-71.43%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.06250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-87.50%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.32166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.760.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-71.43%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.5616.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5233.33%
Burglary21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.600.00%
Vehicle crime42.540.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
December 20232
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 5 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
November 20232
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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 2DY postcode area is presented below.

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