THE AVENUE, BR5 3DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3DJ

THE AVENUE, BR5 3DJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.94 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3DJ 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 3DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3DJ, encompassing approximately 1944 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

BR5 3DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watery Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Cornwall Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Grovelands Road with total crimes: 3

THE AVENUE, BR5 3DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.94266.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-54.55%
Shoplifting42.570.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.83175.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.66-40.00%
Drugs21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.2625.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.57-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.57100.00%
Possession of weapons12.060.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.3410.00%
Vehicle crime45.66300.00%
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-71.43%
Other theft21.03100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.86-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.60-33.33%
Burglary12.060.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.92140.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0920.00%
Public order23.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson613.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.09-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.57150.00%
Public order32.5750.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-50.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.340.00%
Vehicle crime47.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 3DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Watery Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Cornwall Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grovelands Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lullingstone Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ticehurst Close
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Horsell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Croxley Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Townshend Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lullingstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Ockham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Dorchester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Grays Farm Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1