BR5 3RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3RX

BR5 3RX, Bromley has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.37 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3RX 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 3RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3RX, encompassing approximately 3108 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 3RX area, explore the BR5 3RX 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 (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BR5 3RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Market Meadow with total crimes: 6
  • Sarre Road with total crimes: 4

BR5 3RX 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.3716.67%
Vehicle crime84.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.57-50.00%
Shoplifting72.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.2566.67%
Other theft41.610.00%
Drugs31.29-25.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.12-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences124.50100.00%
Vehicle crime43.86-33.33%
Other theft41.290.00%
Drugs41.290.00%
Shoplifting31.29-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.4436.36%
Shoplifting84.83-11.11%
Vehicle crime62.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.93-62.50%
Public order51.930.00%
Other theft41.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-75.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.696.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.15120.00%
Shoplifting93.5480.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.90300.00%
Other theft52.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.61-50.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.5525.00%
Vehicle crime84.8314.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.5766.67%
Shoplifting51.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
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 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.19-14.29%
Vehicle crime73.8616.67%
Burglary62.25200.00%
Shoplifting61.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-66.67%
Public order20.970.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.4440.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.5050.00%
Vehicle crime62.90-53.85%
Shoplifting41.93-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-66.67%
Other theft30.970.00%
Public order20.97-60.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1319.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.220.00%
Shoplifting92.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.900.00%
Public order51.930.00%
Drugs31.610.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 202415
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 20246
January 202416
December 202315
November 202312
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 3RX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Market Meadow
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sarre Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Littlejohn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. East Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sholden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Elizabeth Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rookery Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1