BR5 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3AU

BR5 3AU, Bromley has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.97 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3AU, encompassing approximately 4512 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR5 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

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

BR5 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.43-15.79%
Vehicle crime33.550.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.3135.71%
Anti-social behaviour104.21-9.09%
Vehicle crime32.22-25.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.44-90.91%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1411.977.69%
Anti-social behaviour113.100.00%
Shoplifting112.440.00%
Other theft42.44300.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-33.33%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%

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 offences138.87-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.8857.14%
Vehicle crime62.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3350.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.19-30.00%
Vehicle crime83.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7740.00%
Public order51.55150.00%
Burglary31.11-25.00%
Shoplifting30.66-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.4375.00%
Shoplifting61.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-37.50%
Burglary41.11100.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-60.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime108.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.22-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences81.77-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-33.33%
Shoplifting30.89-76.92%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft20.44-71.43%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.960.00%
Shoplifting133.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.880.00%
Other theft72.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.550.00%
Public order61.330.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202414
January 202413
December 202314
November 202320
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 202411
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202411
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20236

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

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 3AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vernon Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Scarlet Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. Silverdale Road
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sayes Court Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rushet Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Curtismill Way
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Longbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Greenleigh Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Batchwood Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1