SHOLDEN GARDENS, BR5 4RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 4RD

SHOLDEN GARDENS, BR5 4RD, Bromley has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This BR5 4RD 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 4RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 4RD, encompassing approximately 3137 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BR5 4RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Sarre Road with total crimes: 4
  • Fordcroft Road with total crimes: 3

SHOLDEN GARDENS, BR5 4RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.11-9.09%
Shoplifting63.19500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.91150.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-76.92%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.798.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.14175.00%
Vehicle crime43.51-33.33%
Other theft31.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Public order10.64-75.00%
Shoplifting10.32-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime63.82100.00%
Shoplifting61.91100.00%
Other theft51.91-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.59-71.43%
Public order41.270.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour144.46180.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.46250.00%
Other theft62.23200.00%
Vehicle crime31.91-50.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.07128.57%
Vehicle crime65.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.9125.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Shoplifting30.96-25.00%
Burglary20.96-66.67%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime711.79133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.23-36.36%
Burglary62.23500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Shoplifting41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-50.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Public order30.9650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20244
January 202414
December 202316
November 20237
October 202311

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
April 202412
January 202414
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 2. Sarre Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fordcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crowhurst Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Roberts Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Burwash Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Cray Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sholden Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Blundell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elizabeth Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rookery Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Blacksmiths Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Withens Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1