BR5 2JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2JP

BR5 2JP, Bromley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2JP 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 2JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2JP, encompassing approximately 4549 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BR5 2JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Longbury Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

BR5 2JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.89-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour133.0818.18%
Vehicle crime52.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.7718.75%
Anti-social behaviour114.1857.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.420.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Burglary30.66-25.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.44-90.91%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.4323.08%
Shoplifting113.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.42-41.67%
Burglary41.54300.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-42.86%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 offences139.01-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour122.869.09%
Vehicle crime72.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.21-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour113.52175.00%
Vehicle crime72.4240.00%
Public order61.54500.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-50.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.87130.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.06100.00%
Shoplifting51.3266.67%
Vehicle crime51.10-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-42.86%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.200.00%
Vehicle crime71.540.00%
Shoplifting31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 202411
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 202416
January 202413
December 202316
November 202323
October 202310

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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 1 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Vernon Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Longbury Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shoreham Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rushet Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Curtismill Way
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Longbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Brooks Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Sevenoaks Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Palewell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Peters Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Croxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Robin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ravenscourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Chipperfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Goose Green Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Tilbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1