SYDNEY COTTAGES, BR5 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3EL

SYDNEY COTTAGES, BR5 3EL, Bromley has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.46 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3EL, encompassing approximately 4181 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

BR5 3EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Hyde Drive with total crimes: 6

SYDNEY COTTAGES, BR5 3EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.4641.67%
Shoplifting144.07366.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.3544.44%
Criminal damage and arson63.11100.00%
Vehicle crime61.430.00%
Public order41.430.00%
Robbery30.96200.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Burglary20.48-66.67%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.44500.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.87-30.77%
Vehicle crime62.1520.00%
Burglary61.43100.00%
Drugs51.430.00%
Public order41.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Shoplifting30.72-76.92%
Robbery10.720.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.20116.67%
Shoplifting133.11-7.14%
Vehicle crime53.11-44.44%
Drugs51.20150.00%
Public order51.2025.00%
Other theft41.200.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-75.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.1540.00%
Vehicle crime93.35-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.15-61.90%
Anti-social behaviour61.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.430.00%
Other theft41.20100.00%
Public order40.96-20.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.7423.53%
Vehicle crime155.0287.50%
Shoplifting103.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.390.00%
Burglary51.200.00%
Public order51.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.59-15.00%
Shoplifting104.0725.00%
Vehicle crime82.39-11.11%
Burglary51.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.20-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-66.67%
Public order40.960.00%
Other theft40.96-20.00%
Drugs20.96-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.9411.11%
Criminal damage and arson134.78160.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.1133.33%
Vehicle crime92.8750.00%
Shoplifting82.15-42.86%
Other theft51.9125.00%
Drugs31.20-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.700.00%
Shoplifting144.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.350.00%
Public order72.150.00%
Vehicle crime61.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.430.00%
Drugs41.200.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Robbery20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202413
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

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
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 20242
January 20248
December 202321
November 202317
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 20249
December 202315
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
September 20237

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202413
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238
September 202314

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Vernon Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hyde Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Market Meadow
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mountfield Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Brantwood Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Greenleigh Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Cray View Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harbledown Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Meadow View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Doveney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Teal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Swallowtail Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Penshurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hythe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Withens Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hearns Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Veryan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Craylands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stonegate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1