BR5 3BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3BF

BR5 3BF, Bromley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3BF 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 3BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3BF, encompassing approximately 3020 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

BR5 3BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornwall Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Grovelands Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lullingstone Crescent with total crimes: 3

BR5 3BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson88.9460.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.6516.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.61300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.99400.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.62-10.00%
Vehicle crime22.98-60.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2925.00%
Vehicle crime53.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-83.33%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.94-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson62.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.99200.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.92240.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 202317
October 20235

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornwall Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Grovelands Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lullingstone Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shoreham Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Horsell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Croxley Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Dorchester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Blackberry Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Palewell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Tilbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stilwell Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Grays Farm Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1