BR5 3RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3RT

BR5 3RT, Bromley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3RT 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 3RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3RT, encompassing approximately 3162 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BR5 3RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Sarre Road with total crimes: 4
  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3

BR5 3RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.289.09%
Shoplifting63.79200.00%
Other theft51.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.58-73.33%
Drugs31.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-25.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.287.14%
Violence and sexual offences114.74120.00%
Other theft43.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Shoplifting20.95-66.67%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.0216.67%
Shoplifting64.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.90-66.67%
Other theft41.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-71.43%
Public order20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.86-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour124.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.79133.33%
Other theft62.21500.00%
Shoplifting31.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-66.67%
Drugs10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.81142.86%
Anti-social behaviour125.38300.00%
Vehicle crime63.79-14.29%
Public order41.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-25.00%
Shoplifting30.95-25.00%
Burglary20.95-71.43%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary711.70600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.21-36.36%
Vehicle crime72.2175.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-50.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-50.00%
Other theft20.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
April 202414
January 202412
December 202312
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20245
January 202415
December 202317
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 2. Sarre Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crowhurst Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Oast House Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Meath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Oswin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Burwash Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sholden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elizabeth Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rookery Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1