MEATH CLOSE, BR5 2HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2HF

MEATH CLOSE, BR5 2HF, Bromley has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2HF 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 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2HF, encompassing approximately 2975 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BR5 2HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Furzehill Square with total crimes: 2

MEATH CLOSE, BR5 2HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0266.67%
Vehicle crime51.68400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-50.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.070.00%
Vehicle crime51.680.00%
Shoplifting51.680.00%
Public order21.68100.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.02100.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Robbery10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-71.43%

In December 2023, 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 offences77.73-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3550.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Shoplifting31.01-25.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.07150.00%
Shoplifting43.360.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-71.43%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson79.41133.33%
Public order52.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.68-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.34-63.64%
Other theft31.34-25.00%
Robbery11.010.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1114.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.350.00%
Drugs42.350.00%
Other theft41.340.00%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 2. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Furzehill Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Amherst Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Oast House Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Meath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Oswin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Littlejohn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. East Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Mary Cray
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lynmouth Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Austin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lee Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Poverest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1