HIGH STREET, BR5 3NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3NJ

HIGH STREET, BR5 3NJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.12 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3NJ 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 3NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3NJ, encompassing approximately 3962 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

BR5 3NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Cray View Close with total crimes: 5

HIGH STREET, BR5 3NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.12180.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.53-47.62%
Drugs62.7850.00%
Vehicle crime51.51-28.57%
Shoplifting41.26-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Public order30.76-62.50%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Other theft20.50-60.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.16320.00%
Shoplifting135.30-7.14%
Public order83.28100.00%
Vehicle crime72.02-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences51.77-58.33%
Other theft51.26-16.67%
Drugs41.26100.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.1440.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.53-42.86%
Vehicle crime113.03-15.38%
Other theft62.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5166.67%
Public order41.26-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.6650.00%
Vehicle crime135.30116.67%
Shoplifting103.280.00%
Public order72.52133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-20.00%
Burglary41.01-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.12-36.36%
Shoplifting103.5342.86%
Vehicle crime62.52-14.29%
Burglary51.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-58.33%
Other theft41.26-20.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-75.00%
Drugs20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.1737.50%
Criminal damage and arson125.55140.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.02-30.00%
Shoplifting71.77-46.15%
Other theft51.77150.00%
Drugs41.260.00%
Public order21.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.670.00%
Shoplifting134.040.00%
Vehicle crime103.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.520.00%
Public order62.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.510.00%
Drugs41.260.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 202411
December 202313
November 20236
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202413
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202421
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20245
January 202412
December 202321
November 202314
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. High Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cray View Close
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hythe Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Meadow View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hearns Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oast House Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Brantwood Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Harbledown Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Greenleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Elizabeth Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sarre Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Burwash Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Star Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shorne Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Okemore Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Swallowtail Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Market Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Withens Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Millfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Craylands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1