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

Overview of Crime in BR5 3ES

MAIN ROAD, BR5 3ES, Bromley has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.33 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3ES 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 3ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3ES, encompassing approximately 4102 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 3ES area, explore the BR5 3ES Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BR5 3ES area, visit the BR5 3ES House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

BR5 3ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Market Meadow with total crimes: 6

MAIN ROAD, BR5 3ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.33111.11%
Anti-social behaviour114.6383.33%
Shoplifting82.68166.67%
Vehicle crime61.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-16.67%
Drugs41.22-20.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Burglary20.73-66.67%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.94800.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.190.00%
Vehicle crime61.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.460.00%
Burglary61.460.00%
Drugs51.460.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.51350.00%
Shoplifting82.19-27.27%
Drugs51.95150.00%
Vehicle crime51.22-61.54%
Public order41.220.00%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-75.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1312.19-13.33%
Shoplifting113.1757.14%
Violence and sexual offences82.68-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson51.950.00%
Public order41.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-85.71%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.0946.67%
Vehicle crime155.3666.67%
Burglary73.66133.33%
Shoplifting71.7116.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.71-16.67%
Public order51.22150.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

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 offences1512.92-6.25%
Vehicle crime93.6612.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.19-45.45%
Shoplifting61.46-33.33%
Other theft51.4625.00%
Burglary31.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-71.43%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Other crime20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.900.00%
Shoplifting92.680.00%
Vehicle crime82.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.950.00%
Other theft41.710.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 202322
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 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 202413
December 202315
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20249
January 20242
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 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Vernon Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Market Meadow
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mountfield Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Brantwood Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Augustine Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cray View Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meadow View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Kingsgate Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Beaufort Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Doveney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Teal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sandpiper Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Swallowtail Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Penshurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hythe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stonegate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ethelbert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Edmunds Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1