BR5 3RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3RN

BR5 3RN, Bromley has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3RN 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 3RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3RN, encompassing approximately 3041 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BR5 3RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kent Road with total crimes: 3

BR5 3RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.51-11.11%
Shoplifting62.63200.00%
Vehicle crime51.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-69.23%
Drugs31.320.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.8485.71%
Violence and sexual offences94.27125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.96100.00%
Other theft31.32-25.00%
Shoplifting20.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.21-41.67%
Shoplifting62.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-69.23%
Other theft41.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-71.43%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.818.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.95250.00%
Other theft42.300.00%
Shoplifting31.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-60.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.5120.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.95400.00%
Vehicle crime53.2925.00%
Shoplifting31.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.850.00%
Burglary53.29400.00%
Vehicle crime41.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-42.86%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-66.67%
Public order20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.5142.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.29133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.97-71.43%
Public order21.320.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1415.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.960.00%
Shoplifting42.300.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Public order20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
April 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 20232
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 2. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oast House Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Meath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Oswin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Littlejohn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. East Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Burwash Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Lynmouth Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Austin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rookery Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1