BR5 3RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3RE

BR5 3RE, Bromley has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.03 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3RE 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 3RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3RE, encompassing approximately 4103 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 3RE area, explore the BR5 3RE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BR5 3RE area, visit the BR5 3RE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

BR5 3RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Scarlet Close with total crimes: 7

BR5 3RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2118.0390.91%
Violence and sexual offences185.1238.46%
Shoplifting104.39400.00%
Drugs42.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-33.33%
Public order40.9733.33%
Robbery30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-50.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.431200.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.680.00%
Vehicle crime61.460.00%
Burglary61.460.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.73-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.66125.00%
Shoplifting82.190.00%
Public order61.95500.00%
Burglary41.460.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.46-50.00%
Public order10.97-75.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1212.67-7.69%
Shoplifting112.9237.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.68-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-28.57%
Public order41.22-33.33%
Other theft20.970.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime134.87225.00%
Shoplifting83.1714.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.9540.00%
Burglary61.7150.00%
Public order61.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-50.00%
Other theft20.73-60.00%
Drugs10.49-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.8460.00%
Shoplifting75.85-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.71-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-50.00%
Other theft51.2225.00%
Vehicle crime41.22-50.00%
Burglary40.9733.33%
Public order40.9733.33%
Drugs30.9750.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.3336.36%
Criminal damage and arson113.6657.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime82.4460.00%
Shoplifting81.95-20.00%
Other theft41.95-42.86%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Public order30.73-40.00%
Drugs20.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.920.00%
Shoplifting102.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.440.00%
Other theft71.710.00%
Drugs61.710.00%
Public order51.460.00%
Vehicle crime51.220.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202415
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
January 20248
December 202320
November 202324
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
May 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
January 202412
December 202313
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 3RE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Vernon Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Scarlet Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Longbury Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hyde Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Brantwood Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Sayes Court Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Curtismill Way
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Longbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Greenleigh Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Furzehill Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Meadow View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kingsgate Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Robin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Batchwood Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Mary Cray
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Penshurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hearns Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Veryan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Springvale Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Craylands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stonegate Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1