BARDEN GROVE, BR5 2FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2FJ

BARDEN GROVE, BR5 2FJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.31 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2FJ 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 2FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2FJ, encompassing approximately 2390 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR5 2FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Glendower Crescent with total crimes: 3

BARDEN GROVE, BR5 2FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.31140.00%
Shoplifting105.020.00%
Vehicle crime54.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-50.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.5350.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.53600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.93-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.09300.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.35300.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.67200.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 offences68.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.510.00%
Robbery41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20234

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Glendower Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Poverest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sward Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Andrews Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Footbury Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Goodmead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1