WESLEY CLOSE, BR5 3HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3HH

WESLEY CLOSE, BR5 3HH, Bromley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3HH 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 3HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3HH, encompassing approximately 3615 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

BR5 3HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Brantwood Way with total crimes: 4

WESLEY CLOSE, BR5 3HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.00180.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8760.00%
Vehicle crime52.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-42.86%
Public order41.1133.33%
Shoplifting41.11300.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.510.00%
Vehicle crime61.940.00%
Burglary61.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.66400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.380.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.19133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.94-16.67%
Drugs41.38300.00%
Vehicle crime41.11-69.23%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime137.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.60-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Burglary10.83-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5140.00%
Vehicle crime133.8730.00%
Burglary43.6033.33%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.34-23.08%
Vehicle crime102.77150.00%
Other theft52.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-33.33%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Drugs30.8350.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.8962.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.6028.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.4950.00%
Vehicle crime41.66-50.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Shoplifting20.83-33.33%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime811.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20244
January 202413
December 202313
November 202310
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20247
January 20243
November 20231
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vernon Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Sevenoaks Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Doveney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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