LOWER ROAD, BR5 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 4AJ

LOWER ROAD, BR5 4AJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.60 per 1,000 population. This BR5 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 4AJ, encompassing approximately 2795 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 4AJ area, explore the BR5 4AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

BR5 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3

LOWER ROAD, BR5 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.60275.00%
Shoplifting115.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.93200.00%
Vehicle crime62.15500.00%
Robbery32.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-75.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.3020.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.29-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-80.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.52-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour103.93100.00%
Vehicle crime53.58150.00%
Other theft41.79100.00%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.59-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson115.72450.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-66.67%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Burglary10.72-75.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.1054.55%
Anti-social behaviour106.08150.00%
Vehicle crime63.580.00%
Burglary42.150.00%
Other theft41.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-75.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In November 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 offences1115.0257.14%
Criminal damage and arson83.9360.00%
Vehicle crime62.86-14.29%
Burglary42.1533.33%
Robbery41.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-84.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Shoplifting11.07-75.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2519.670.00%
Vehicle crime78.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.500.00%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 202411
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 202411
January 202416
December 202317
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
April 202410
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 202325

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR5 4AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. River Park View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Glendower Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. East Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Albert Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Carlton Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Andrews Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gilroy Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Goodmead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highlands Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Boswell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Stanton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1