WALTHAM CLOSE, BR5 4QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 4QW

WALTHAM CLOSE, BR5 4QW, Bromley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population. This BR5 4QW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR5 postcode area, which has experienced 313 crimes and a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR5 4QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 4QW, encompassing approximately 3712 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BR5 4QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ramsden Close with total crimes: 5
  • Chelsfield Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wichling Close with total crimes: 2

WALTHAM CLOSE, BR5 4QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6612.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.42-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.62200.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.08-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.1540.00%
Vehicle crime51.890.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5412.50%
Vehicle crime52.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3525.00%
Public order21.35-33.33%
Burglary10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.54-27.27%
Other theft52.15400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Public order30.81200.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5410.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.96-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6266.67%
Other crime21.350.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.93380.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.46-16.67%
Burglary42.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.620.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 202324
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ramsden Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chelsfield Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wichling Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Birchington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Petten Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Quilter Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pinson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cuckmere Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lamberhurst Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Waltham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alma Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hart Dyke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wade Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1