WHITEFIELD CLOSE, BR5 3LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3LD

WHITEFIELD CLOSE, BR5 3LD, Bromley has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.90 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3LD 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 3LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3LD, encompassing approximately 3624 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

BR5 3LD 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
  • Barnfield Road with total crimes: 5

WHITEFIELD CLOSE, BR5 3LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.5233.33%
Vehicle crime62.2120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-42.86%
Public order41.100.00%
Shoplifting41.10300.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.930.00%
Burglary61.660.00%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.10300.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
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 offences10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.90166.67%
Drugs42.21300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.10-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.10-81.82%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime119.38-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences93.03-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson42.480.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Burglary10.83-83.33%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

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 offences1614.0733.33%
Vehicle crime134.4130.00%
Burglary63.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-20.00%
Public order41.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-60.00%
Drugs20.55-50.00%
Other theft20.55-66.67%
Shoplifting20.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime103.31100.00%
Other theft62.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.38-28.57%
Drugs41.3833.33%
Burglary31.100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.8612.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.48133.33%
Vehicle crime51.93-54.55%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Drugs30.83-25.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Shoplifting20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1112.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.210.00%
Drugs41.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 202316
November 202312
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 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 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 20235
September 202311

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 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 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 20233
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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 3LD 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. Barnfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Brantwood Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Augustine Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Gardiner Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Meadow View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brooks Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Hearns Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Veryan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Craylands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stonegate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ethelbert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Edmunds Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1