MAIN ROAD, BR5 3EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3EN

MAIN ROAD, BR5 3EN, Bromley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.54 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3EN 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 3EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3EN, encompassing approximately 4145 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 3EN area, explore the BR5 3EN 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 (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

BR5 3EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Brantwood Way with total crimes: 4

MAIN ROAD, BR5 3EN 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.54166.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.8640.00%
Shoplifting71.69250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.96-33.33%
Public order40.96-20.00%
Drugs30.9650.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.69500.00%
Vehicle crime61.450.00%
Burglary61.450.00%
Public order51.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.48700.00%
Shoplifting61.9320.00%
Vehicle crime51.45-54.55%
Drugs41.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-57.14%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime118.92-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences72.65-61.11%
Shoplifting51.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-20.00%
Public order40.96-20.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Burglary10.48-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.7520.00%
Vehicle crime134.3444.44%
Burglary63.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.45-16.67%
Public order51.21150.00%
Shoplifting51.2125.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other theft20.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

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 offences1512.5415.38%
Vehicle crime93.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.17-40.00%
Other theft61.4550.00%
Shoplifting41.45-20.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-71.43%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.410.00%
Vehicle crime61.690.00%
Shoplifting51.450.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 202318
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 36 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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20245
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Vernon Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brantwood Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Augustine Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Meadow View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brooks Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Kingsgate Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Beaufort Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Doveney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Teal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swallowtail Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Penshurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hythe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hearns Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Veryan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Craylands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stonegate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ethelbert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Edmunds Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1