BR5 4RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR5 4RQ

BR5 4RQ, Bromley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This BR5 4RQ 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 4RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR5 4RQ, encompassing approximately 4393 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR5 4RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Finglesham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petten Close with total crimes: 2
  • Quilter Road with total crimes: 2

BR5 4RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences95.2312.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 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 offences85.0114.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.82-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.2866.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.28-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In January 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 offences96.3712.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.0520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Vehicle crime41.14-20.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.28-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.140.00%
Other theft51.14150.00%
Public order31.14200.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%

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 offences117.0622.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.50-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson51.3766.67%
Burglary31.14-25.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.47266.67%
Violence and sexual offences95.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.05100.00%
Burglary40.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-50.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

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 offences127.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.370.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20235
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202322
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Finglesham Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petten Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Quilter Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Peche Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cuckmere Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tintagel Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ramsden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mungo Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Plantation Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wichling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waltham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hart Dyke Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Glastonbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Nicolson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Allard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1