BROAD OAK CLOSE, BR5 2TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 2TL

BROAD OAK CLOSE, BR5 2TL, Bromley has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This BR5 2TL 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 2TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 2TL, encompassing approximately 3870 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BR5 2TL 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
  • Shoreham Road with total crimes: 3

BROAD OAK CLOSE, BR5 2TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.30-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.10-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.55100.00%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.34300.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.1385.71%
Vehicle crime33.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.26-90.91%
Public order10.26-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting1111.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.84-30.00%
Public order71.81133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.569.09%
Violence and sexual offences103.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.5850.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.6237.50%
Other theft42.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-25.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.567.69%
Anti-social behaviour83.6214.29%
Shoplifting52.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2933.33%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.59-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour73.3616.67%
Other theft51.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-62.50%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.52-81.82%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In September 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 offences1915.240.00%
Shoplifting114.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.070.00%
Other theft51.550.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 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
September 202311

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
April 20247
January 202410
December 202314
November 202314
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR5 2TL 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. Shoreham Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rushet Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petersham Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Mickleham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackberry Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Blythe Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Spring Shaw Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Peters Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ravenscourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Chipperfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Barcombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Goose Green Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Broad Oak Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Thorndon Road
    Total1
    Public order1