BR5 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2LJ

BR5 2LJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.91 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2LJ, encompassing approximately 3755 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 2LJ area, explore the BR5 2LJ 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 (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BR5 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

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

BR5 2LJ 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.91114.29%
Violence and sexual offences113.9910.00%
Shoplifting62.93100.00%
Robbery41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0633.33%
Public order41.06100.00%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In August 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 offences109.05900.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-50.00%

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 offences20.80-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.660.00%
Shoplifting72.130.00%
Public order51.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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 offences41.60-42.86%
Public order11.060.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.5883.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.93-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.86-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-60.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime82.40300.00%
Shoplifting62.13-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.60400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-33.33%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6536.36%
Shoplifting73.99-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.860.00%
Other theft31.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-71.43%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-88.89%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.6410.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.9380.00%
Shoplifting82.40-11.11%
Vehicle crime72.13250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8650.00%
Other theft51.600.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.450.00%
Shoplifting92.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.400.00%
Other theft51.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Silverdale Road
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sayes Court Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Curtismill Way
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Greenleigh Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Furzehill Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Amherst Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Oast House Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Meadow View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Robin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Clarendon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Clarendon Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Batchwood Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Mary Cray
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Lynmouth Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1