OLDBURY CLOSE, BR5 3TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3TH

OLDBURY CLOSE, BR5 3TH, Bromley has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.98 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3TH 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 3TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3TH, encompassing approximately 4417 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

BR5 3TH 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
  • Shorne Close with total crimes: 5

OLDBURY CLOSE, BR5 3TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour1516.9850.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.40-47.62%
Shoplifting102.49233.33%
Vehicle crime92.26125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.04166.67%
Drugs61.810.00%
Other theft51.3625.00%
Burglary51.13150.00%
Robbery21.13100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.3690.91%
Anti-social behaviour104.75-41.18%
Drugs62.26100.00%
Vehicle crime41.36-42.86%
Other theft40.91-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Public order30.68-62.50%
Shoplifting30.68-75.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.85183.33%
Shoplifting123.85-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences112.72-35.29%
Public order82.49100.00%
Vehicle crime71.81-36.36%
Other theft71.5840.00%
Burglary41.580.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.07-19.05%
Shoplifting143.8575.00%
Vehicle crime113.17-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.81-14.29%
Other theft51.36150.00%
Public order41.13-42.86%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.9831.25%
Vehicle crime124.7533.33%
Burglary82.7233.33%
Shoplifting81.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8175.00%
Public order71.58133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-42.86%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Robbery20.45-50.00%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.94-11.11%
Shoplifting103.6242.86%
Vehicle crime92.2612.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.04-36.36%
Burglary61.58200.00%
Other theft51.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-63.64%
Robbery40.91100.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Drugs10.68-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.9812.50%
Criminal damage and arson114.0710.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.49-8.33%
Vehicle crime82.49-33.33%
Shoplifting71.81-41.67%
Other theft61.58200.00%
Drugs51.3625.00%
Public order21.13-60.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.880.00%
Vehicle crime123.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.720.00%
Shoplifting122.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.720.00%
Public order52.260.00%
Drugs41.130.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
April 202411
January 202417
December 202321
November 202316
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 202417
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202412
January 202414
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 202312

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR5 3TH 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. Shorne Close
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mountfield Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Sarre Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brantwood Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Crowhurst Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 8. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Burwash Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Molash Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Cray View Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harbledown Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Elizabeth Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rookery Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Blacksmiths Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Crockenhill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Sweeps Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Chesterfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Doveney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Teal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wagtail Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Otters Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Admiral Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Palmarsh Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Frinstead Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Otlinge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Swallowtail Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Penshurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1