BR5 3QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3QQ

BR5 3QQ, Bromley has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.28 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3QQ 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 3QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3QQ, encompassing approximately 4238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

BR5 3QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Market Meadow with total crimes: 6
  • Shorne Close with total crimes: 5

BR5 3QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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
Shoplifting1416.28250.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.3020.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.8337.50%
Vehicle crime82.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.8966.67%
Burglary41.180.00%
Drugs40.94-33.33%
Other theft30.940.00%
Public order30.71-25.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.36-55.56%
Vehicle crime61.8920.00%
Drugs61.4220.00%
Shoplifting41.42-69.23%
Public order40.94-42.86%
Burglary40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.63500.00%
Shoplifting134.25-7.14%
Public order73.0775.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.65-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.18-54.55%
Drugs51.18150.00%
Burglary41.180.00%
Other theft30.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-80.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.2140.00%
Vehicle crime113.30-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences92.60-60.87%
Other theft52.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.2253.33%
Vehicle crime165.43100.00%
Shoplifting103.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.360.00%
Burglary51.1825.00%
Public order41.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.21-16.67%
Shoplifting103.5442.86%
Vehicle crime82.3614.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-58.33%
Other theft51.180.00%
Burglary41.18300.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-75.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.830.00%
Vehicle crime71.890.00%
Shoplifting71.650.00%
Other theft51.650.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20245
January 202411
December 202316
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20245
January 20249
December 202323
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202418
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Market Meadow
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shorne Close
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mountfield Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Sarre Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brantwood Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Oast House Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cray View Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harbledown Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Meadow View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Blacksmiths Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Doveney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Teal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Otters Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Swallowtail Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Penshurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hythe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Withens Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Hearns Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Veryan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Craylands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stonegate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1