VERNON CLOSE, BR5 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3AS

VERNON CLOSE, BR5 3AS, Bromley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.48 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3AS, encompassing approximately 4165 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 3AS area, explore the BR5 3AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BR5 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Longbury Drive with total crimes: 6

VERNON CLOSE, BR5 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.8422.22%
Drugs42.64100.00%
Public order40.96100.00%
Shoplifting40.96300.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Theft from the person30.96200.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-71.43%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.7660.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.160.00%
Burglary51.6825.00%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Drugs20.96-33.33%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.68-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.4028.57%
Burglary42.16300.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-72.73%
Drugs30.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.12-38.89%
Vehicle crime112.6457.14%
Anti-social behaviour72.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6866.67%
Burglary11.20-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.3275.00%
Vehicle crime71.68-22.22%
Public order41.6833.33%
Burglary30.96-25.00%
Other theft30.72-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-40.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7615.38%
Vehicle crime93.6012.50%
Other theft52.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.20-37.50%
Burglary41.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-55.56%
Public order30.96200.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2818.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.12-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1660.00%
Vehicle crime81.9260.00%
Other theft31.92-25.00%
Shoplifting20.72-33.33%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Public order10.24-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.640.00%
Public order82.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.920.00%
Vehicle crime51.200.00%
Other theft41.200.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202410
January 202411
December 202318
November 202315
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR5 3AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vernon Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Longbury Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hyde Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Curtismill Way
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Longbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Meadow View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brooks Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Kingsgate Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Beaufort Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Sevenoaks Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Croxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Robin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ravenscourt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Craylands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stonegate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Tilbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1