BR5 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2PL

BR5 2PL, Bromley has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.70 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2PL 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 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2PL, encompassing approximately 4538 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

BR5 2PL 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
  • Shoreham Road with total crimes: 3

BR5 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences139.70-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.869.09%
Vehicle crime62.64500.00%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.7053.85%
Anti-social behaviour114.41175.00%
Burglary32.420.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-90.91%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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 offences139.920.00%
Shoplifting112.860.00%
Other theft42.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.88-20.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Public order30.660.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.59-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour112.860.00%
Vehicle crime52.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.80-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.75450.00%
Public order52.42400.00%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Burglary30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-50.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.41100.00%
Shoplifting51.3266.67%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.05-47.37%
Vehicle crime72.2040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-72.73%
Shoplifting30.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-62.50%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.22-83.33%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.640.00%
Shoplifting124.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.420.00%
Public order61.760.00%
Other theft51.320.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Drugs41.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 202411
November 20235
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
April 202413
January 202413
December 202317
November 202320
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20244
January 202411
December 202311
November 20232
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
September 20234

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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 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
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
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 2PL 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. Shoreham Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Silverdale Road
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rushet Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Curtismill Way
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Longbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Palewell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Peters Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Croxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Robin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ravenscourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Chipperfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Goose Green Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Broad Oak Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Tilbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1