BR5 2RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2RB

BR5 2RB, Bromley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2RB 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 2RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2RB, encompassing approximately 4542 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-60.87% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

BR5 2RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longbury Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Shoreham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

BR5 2RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.1518.18%
Violence and sexual offences92.86-60.87%
Vehicle crime61.98500.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.7964.29%
Anti-social behaviour115.0683.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.420.00%
Other theft31.32-25.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.22-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.45-6.67%
Shoplifting113.080.00%
Vehicle crime62.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.32-50.00%
Burglary41.32100.00%
Other theft40.88300.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.91-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.6440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.9980.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.96-25.00%
Public order53.96400.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Other theft41.10300.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-40.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.28-23.08%
Vehicle crime52.20-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.1066.67%
Shoplifting51.10150.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.860.00%
Vehicle crime61.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20246
January 202412
December 202318
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 202411
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202423
April 202414
January 202415
December 202318
November 202324
October 20238

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 2RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longbury Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shoreham Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Horsell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rushet Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Longbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Mickleham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sevenoaks Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Spring Shaw Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Palewell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Peters Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Croxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Robin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ravenscourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Chipperfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Goose Green Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Broad Oak Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Tilbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Stilwell Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1