HIGHLANDS ROAD, BR5 4JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 4JR

HIGHLANDS ROAD, BR5 4JR, Bromley has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.00 per 1,000 population. This BR5 4JR 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 4JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 4JR, encompassing approximately 2866 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BR5 4JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • River Park View with total crimes: 3

HIGHLANDS ROAD, BR5 4JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7975.00%
Vehicle crime42.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-50.00%
Robbery31.400.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.02-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences42.79-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Drugs21.40100.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other theft10.70-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.51116.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.54-18.18%
Other theft53.14150.00%
Vehicle crime31.7450.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.51-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson103.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.49-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.09-50.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.96250.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.88133.33%
Burglary44.8833.33%
Vehicle crime41.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-71.43%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.56133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.44-14.29%
Other theft52.090.00%
Vehicle crime51.7425.00%
Robbery41.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-73.33%
Burglary31.40200.00%
Shoplifting11.05-75.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.230.00%
Shoplifting42.440.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20233
October 20231

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 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20234

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20249
January 202411
December 202314
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 202413
January 20246
December 202314
November 20234
October 202315

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR5 4JR 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. River Park View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Albert Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Carlton Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Old Church Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Andrews Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gilroy Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Highlands Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Allard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Meldrum Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boswell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Stanton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1