BR5 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2EL

BR5 2EL, Bromley has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR5 postcode area, which has experienced 313 crimes and a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR5 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2EL, encompassing approximately 4418 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR5 2EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longbury Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Goose Green Close with total crimes: 5
  • Longbury Close with total crimes: 4

BR5 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.8635.71%
Anti-social behaviour124.3071.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.720.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.45-90.91%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.867.69%
Shoplifting113.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.49-41.67%
Vehicle crime41.58-33.33%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Burglary30.68200.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.28-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour122.949.09%
Vehicle crime62.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.32-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.85266.67%
Vehicle crime52.490.00%
Public order51.13400.00%
Burglary41.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-50.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8681.82%
Criminal damage and arson64.53100.00%
Shoplifting51.3666.67%
Vehicle crime51.13-37.50%
Burglary31.130.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-50.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.60-45.00%
Vehicle crime82.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.81-53.85%
Shoplifting31.36-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-66.67%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.23-83.33%
Public order10.23-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.530.00%
Shoplifting132.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.940.00%
Public order72.040.00%
Other theft61.580.00%
Vehicle crime61.360.00%
Drugs41.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202414
January 202413
December 202317
November 202320
October 202311
September 202320

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202411
November 20235
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 20233
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Longbury Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Goose Green Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 3. Longbury Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ravenscourt Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Brooks Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Curtismill Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Silverdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arbrook Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Vernon Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Sevenoaks Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whippendell Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shoreham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Rushet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Croxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broomwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Wynford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Saxville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Chipperfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Swan Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Normanhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Dawson Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Tilbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1