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

Overview of Crime in BR5 3EU

THE VILLAS, BR5 3EU, Bromley has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3EU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR5 postcode area, which has experienced 313 crimes and a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

BR5 3EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Meadow View with total crimes: 3
  • Hearns Road with total crimes: 3

THE VILLAS, BR5 3EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1310.9744.44%
Criminal damage and arson83.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9920.00%
Shoplifting51.50-16.67%
Other theft31.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-62.50%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.460.00%
Vehicle crime82.240.00%
Shoplifting61.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.500.00%
Drugs41.250.00%
Other theft41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 202316
November 202313
October 202313
September 20239

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 202414
December 202313
November 20239
October 20233
September 20238

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 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
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Meadow View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hearns Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Main Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brooks Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Kingsgate Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. The Landway
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Francis Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Calvin Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Brantwood Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Vernon Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Wynford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Buttermere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Millfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Craylands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Normanhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Georges Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Riverside Close
    Total1
    Burglary1