MILLFIELDS COTTAGES, BR5 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2LG

MILLFIELDS COTTAGES, BR5 2LG, Bromley has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.83 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2LG, encompassing approximately 3985 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)

BR5 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Scarlet Close with total crimes: 7

MILLFIELDS COTTAGES, BR5 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2121.83133.33%
Violence and sexual offences175.2754.55%
Shoplifting164.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.01200.00%
Public order51.5125.00%
Vehicle crime51.2525.00%
Drugs41.25-33.33%
Robbery31.00200.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Theft from the person20.75100.00%
Burglary20.50-71.43%
Other crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.801000.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.760.00%
Burglary72.260.00%
Drugs61.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-50.00%

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 offences20.75-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.560.00%
Shoplifting134.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.26100.00%
Public order72.01600.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Drugs41.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

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 offences41.51-55.56%
Public order11.00-75.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.0527.27%
Vehicle crime123.51-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences93.01-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson62.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.510.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Public order41.00-20.00%
Robbery31.000.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1716.56325.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.27-10.53%
Shoplifting114.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25-16.67%
Public order51.2525.00%
Burglary41.25-20.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.06-5.00%
Shoplifting114.7737.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.76-53.85%
Other theft51.51-28.57%
Burglary51.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-63.64%
Public order41.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.00-55.56%
Drugs31.0050.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.075.26%
Criminal damage and arson135.0262.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.2622.22%
Vehicle crime92.76125.00%
Shoplifting82.26-42.86%
Other theft72.0116.67%
Public order41.76-33.33%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Drugs20.50-60.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.820.00%
Shoplifting144.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.260.00%
Other theft62.010.00%
Public order61.510.00%
Drugs51.510.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
January 20249
December 202317
November 202319
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202417
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 202413
January 202414
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 202412
December 202317
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Vernon Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Scarlet Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Hyde Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Market Meadow
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mountfield Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Brantwood Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Sayes Court Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Curtismill Way
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Greenleigh Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Furzehill Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Oast House Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cray View Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harbledown Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Meadow View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Robin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Batchwood Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Mary Cray
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Penshurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hythe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hearns Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Veryan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Craylands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stonegate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1