BR5 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 4EL

BR5 4EL, Bromley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.00 per 1,000 population. This BR5 4EL 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 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 4EL, encompassing approximately 3132 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR5 4EL area, explore the BR5 4EL 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

BR5 4EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kent Road with total crimes: 3

BR5 4EL 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.00200.00%
Shoplifting104.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.19300.00%
Vehicle crime42.55300.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-85.71%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.2640.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.47-44.44%
Other theft31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.87400.00%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.41-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour105.75-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.19300.00%
Other theft42.5533.33%
Burglary11.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-83.33%

In December 2023, 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 offences1915.3290.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.07200.00%
Vehicle crime63.83-25.00%
Burglary31.920.00%
Other theft30.96-25.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-75.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.0542.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.1914.29%
Vehicle crime82.55100.00%
Robbery42.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-66.67%
Other theft41.280.00%
Burglary31.2850.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.8375.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.23-53.33%
Vehicle crime42.23-60.00%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Public order31.2850.00%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.960.00%
Vehicle crime104.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.190.00%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Public order20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20249
January 202418
December 202319
November 202310
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
April 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 20234
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20241
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
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 2 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

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oswin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. East Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Albert Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Carlton Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Andrews Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gilroy Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Highlands Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Meldrum Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boswell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sholden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rookery Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1