BR5 3RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3RS

BR5 3RS, Bromley has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.79 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3RS 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 3RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3RS, encompassing approximately 3126 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

BR5 3RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Market Meadow with total crimes: 6
  • Mountfield Way with total crimes: 5

BR5 3RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.797.69%
Anti-social behaviour124.48-25.00%
Shoplifting103.84150.00%
Vehicle crime73.20133.33%
Other theft52.2466.67%
Drugs51.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6033.33%
Public order21.280.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.12160.00%
Shoplifting44.16-69.23%
Drugs41.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-50.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Other theft30.96-25.00%
Public order20.96-71.43%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1618.2345.45%
Shoplifting135.12-7.14%
Public order74.160.00%
Vehicle crime62.24-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.92-66.67%
Other theft41.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-75.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.477.14%
Shoplifting144.8075.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.4857.14%
Criminal damage and arson83.52166.67%
Vehicle crime72.56-22.22%
Other theft52.240.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.390.00%
Vehicle crime94.4850.00%
Shoplifting82.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.56133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-25.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-83.33%

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 offences1415.67-17.65%
Shoplifting104.4842.86%
Burglary63.20200.00%
Vehicle crime61.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92-69.23%
Other theft41.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.440.00%
Shoplifting74.160.00%
Vehicle crime52.240.00%
Other theft41.600.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 202416
January 202411
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 20245
January 202415
December 202314
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202413
January 202414
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Market Meadow
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mountfield Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Sarre Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Furzehill Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Oast House Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Meath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Oswin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Burwash Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Cray View Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harbledown Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lynmouth Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Sholden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elizabeth Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rookery Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Blacksmiths Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hythe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Withens Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1