BOSWELL CLOSE, BR5 4DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 4DQ

BOSWELL CLOSE, BR5 4DQ, Bromley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.68 per 1,000 population. This BR5 4DQ 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 4DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 4DQ, encompassing approximately 3806 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

BR5 4DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mungo Park Way with total crimes: 2
  • Gilroy Way with total crimes: 1

BOSWELL CLOSE, BR5 4DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.6833.33%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-80.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.25-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences32.63-40.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.57175.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.89-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.31300.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.84600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-60.00%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-83.33%

In December 2023, 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 offences149.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.68900.00%
Vehicle crime62.6320.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-87.50%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.36700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.10-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.840.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-90.91%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.890.00%
Vehicle crime52.100.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
April 202411
January 20244
December 202310
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 202314
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Mungo Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Gilroy Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Highlands Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Allard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Meldrum Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Boswell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Stanton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1