MARTINS CLOSE, BR5 3LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3LA

MARTINS CLOSE, BR5 3LA, Bromley has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3LA 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 3LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3LA, encompassing approximately 2509 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BR5 3LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brantwood Way with total crimes: 4
  • Augustine Road with total crimes: 3

MARTINS CLOSE, BR5 3LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.59100.00%
Vehicle crime42.3933.33%
Drugs21.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.20200.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.380.00%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.80-75.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.19-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Burglary11.20-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.3583.33%
Vehicle crime84.380.00%
Burglary43.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Drugs11.20-50.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime811.96300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.19-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.39-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.79133.33%
Burglary32.7950.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.790.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20232
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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barnfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Brantwood Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Augustine Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Gardiner Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kingsgate Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Beaufort Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Doveney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sandpiper Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stonegate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ethelbert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Edmunds Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1