LONGBURY CLOSE, BR5 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2LB

LONGBURY CLOSE, BR5 2LB, Bromley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2LB, encompassing approximately 4391 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BR5 2LB 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
  • Silverdale Road with total crimes: 3

LONGBURY CLOSE, BR5 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.567.14%
Violence and sexual offences143.42-26.32%
Vehicle crime43.1933.33%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Public order20.46100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2546.15%
Anti-social behaviour144.33100.00%
Vehicle crime33.19-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.46-90.91%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.930.00%
Shoplifting112.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.50-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.59-28.57%
Burglary41.14300.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.34-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour112.960.00%
Vehicle crime72.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-25.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
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 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.076.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.64120.00%
Vehicle crime72.5075.00%
Public order51.59400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-42.86%
Burglary40.9133.33%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7987.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.4275.00%
Shoplifting51.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.14-60.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.28-65.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-42.86%
Shoplifting30.91-75.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-85.71%
Burglary10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.240.00%
Shoplifting122.730.00%
Other theft72.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.590.00%
Public order61.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 20238
September 202323

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 20247
January 202411
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
December 20235
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202411
November 20235
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 2LB 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. Silverdale Road
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sayes Court Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Petersham Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Peters Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Croxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Robin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ravenscourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Chipperfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Goose Green Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Broad Oak Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Leesons Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Batchwood Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1