BR5 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2LD

BR5 2LD, Bromley has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2LD, encompassing approximately 4001 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BR5 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longbury Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Leesons Way with total crimes: 5
  • Silverdale Road with total crimes: 3

BR5 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.50-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.00-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.00100.00%
Drugs31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.99185.71%
Violence and sexual offences185.0080.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences108.0011.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.500.00%
Burglary41.750.00%
Other theft41.00300.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.25-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.0057.14%
Vehicle crime62.7520.00%
Burglary41.50100.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0020.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0075.00%
Vehicle crime51.75-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.75-23.08%
Vehicle crime62.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-33.33%
Other theft31.00-57.14%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.250.00%
Other theft72.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.750.00%
Vehicle crime51.500.00%
Public order41.250.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
April 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
April 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longbury Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leesons Way
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Silverdale Road
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sayes Court Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Rushet Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Curtismill Way
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Longbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Petersham Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. St Peters Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Robin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ravenscourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Chipperfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Barcombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Goose Green Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ravensbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Clarendon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Leesons Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clarendon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Clarendon Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Batchwood Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1