BR5 4BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 4BH

BR5 4BH, Bromley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.21 per 1,000 population. This BR5 4BH 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 4BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 4BH, encompassing approximately 3206 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

BR5 4BH 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
  • Mountfield Way with total crimes: 5

BR5 4BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.21-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.81-20.00%
Shoplifting72.49133.33%
Other theft62.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.87500.00%
Vehicle crime51.8725.00%
Drugs41.560.00%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.34180.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.12-50.00%
Drugs41.25100.00%
Shoplifting31.25-62.50%
Other theft30.94-50.00%
Public order20.94-71.43%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.770.00%
Vehicle crime84.6833.33%
Shoplifting82.49-11.11%
Public order72.490.00%
Other theft62.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.87-66.67%
Burglary31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-71.43%
Drugs20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.33-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour154.68200.00%
Shoplifting94.6880.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8140.00%
Other theft62.18500.00%
Vehicle crime61.87-25.00%
Drugs21.87100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.2860.00%
Vehicle crime84.9914.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5625.00%
Shoplifting51.56-16.67%
Public order41.56100.00%
Burglary31.25-25.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.85-41.18%
Vehicle crime73.1216.67%
Shoplifting62.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8733.33%
Burglary41.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-50.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Other theft20.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.590.00%
Vehicle crime65.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.870.00%
Other theft41.870.00%
Shoplifting41.250.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 20245
January 202415
December 202316
November 202310
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202415
January 202415
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 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

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 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR5 4BH 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. Mountfield Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Sarre Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crowhurst Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Oast House Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Burwash Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Cray View Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harbledown Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sholden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elizabeth Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rookery Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Blacksmiths Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Crockenhill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hythe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Withens Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1