THE VILLAS, BR5 3EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3EU

THE VILLAS, BR5 3EU, Bromley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.96 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3EU 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 3EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3EU, encompassing approximately 4012 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

BR5 3EU 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

THE VILLAS, BR5 3EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7475.00%
Shoplifting71.74250.00%
Vehicle crime51.74-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-42.86%
Public order41.000.00%
Drugs31.0050.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.220.00%
Vehicle crime71.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.74500.00%
Burglary61.500.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.7320.00%
Vehicle crime51.50-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.25400.00%
Drugs41.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.00-50.00%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime149.977.69%
Violence and sexual offences83.49-50.00%
Shoplifting51.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2533.33%
Public order41.000.00%
Burglary11.00-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7123.08%
Vehicle crime133.9944.44%
Burglary63.24100.00%
Shoplifting51.5025.00%
Public order41.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-25.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.960.00%
Vehicle crime93.24200.00%
Other theft72.24133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-50.00%
Shoplifting41.00-20.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.990.00%
Shoplifting51.500.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 202316
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20245
January 202414
December 202313
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 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 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

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 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20232

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 3EU 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. Gardiner Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Meadow View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Brooks Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Kingsgate Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Beaufort Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Doveney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Penshurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hearns Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Veryan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Craylands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stonegate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ethelbert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Edmunds Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1