BR5 3TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 3TS

BR5 3TS, Bromley has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.33 per 1,000 population. This BR5 3TS 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 3TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 3TS, encompassing approximately 4190 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 3TS area, explore the BR5 3TS 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 (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)

BR5 3TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Market Meadow with total crimes: 6
  • Shorne Close with total crimes: 5

BR5 3TS 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1519.3325.00%
Shoplifting143.58250.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.34-36.84%
Vehicle crime92.86125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.15600.00%
Other theft61.6750.00%
Drugs61.430.00%
Burglary51.43150.00%
Robbery31.19200.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.84111.11%
Anti-social behaviour124.53-33.33%
Drugs62.86100.00%
Shoplifting41.43-69.23%
Vehicle crime40.95-42.86%
Other theft40.95-42.86%
Public order30.95-62.50%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.9450.00%
Shoplifting134.30-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences93.10-35.71%
Public order82.15100.00%
Vehicle crime71.91-36.36%
Other theft71.6740.00%
Burglary41.670.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-83.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.18-33.33%
Shoplifting143.3475.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.3450.00%
Vehicle crime112.86-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson62.6320.00%
Other theft51.43150.00%
Public order41.19-42.86%
Drugs30.9550.00%
Robbery10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.1440.00%
Vehicle crime135.0144.44%
Anti-social behaviour83.10100.00%
Shoplifting81.91-20.00%
Public order71.91133.33%
Burglary71.6716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.670.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Robbery20.48-50.00%
Other theft20.48-66.67%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.27-21.05%
Shoplifting103.5842.86%
Vehicle crime92.3928.57%
Other theft62.150.00%
Burglary61.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-60.00%
Robbery40.95300.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Drugs10.72-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.860.00%
Vehicle crime72.390.00%
Shoplifting71.670.00%
Other theft61.670.00%
Drugs41.430.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
April 20249
January 202414
December 202321
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202418
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Oast House Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Burwash Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Molash Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Cray View Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Harbledown Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Elizabeth Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rookery Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Blacksmiths Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Crockenhill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sweeps Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Doveney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Teal Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Otters Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Palmarsh Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Frinstead Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Otlinge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Swallowtail Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Penshurst Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hythe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Withens Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1