HIGH STREET, BR5 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 4AR

HIGH STREET, BR5 4AR, Bromley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population. This BR5 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 4AR, encompassing approximately 3194 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BR5 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sarre Road with total crimes: 4
  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kent Road with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, BR5 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.6462.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.07150.00%
Drugs41.57100.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-86.67%
Burglary10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.9015.38%
Violence and sexual offences84.70100.00%
Other theft42.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.25-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.58-18.75%
Vehicle crime74.07250.00%
Other theft62.19-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-75.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.03-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour165.0145.45%
Other theft75.01250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.19200.00%
Vehicle crime21.88-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.1580.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.63120.00%
Vehicle crime43.44-50.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-71.43%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.21-16.67%
Vehicle crime83.1360.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-54.55%
Other theft31.570.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.529.09%
Anti-social behaviour113.7610.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.4440.00%
Vehicle crime52.19-58.33%
Public order21.57100.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1214.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.130.00%
Burglary31.570.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20244
January 202416
December 202318
November 202310
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415
April 202413
January 202416
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sarre Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crowhurst Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Oswin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Albert Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Burwash Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Meldrum Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Boswell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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