BEDFORD ROAD, BR6 0QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR6 0QH

BEDFORD ROAD, BR6 0QH, Bromley has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.64 per 1,000 population. This BR6 0QH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR6 postcode area, which has experienced 313 crimes and a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR6 0QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR6 0QH, encompassing approximately 2883 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR6 0QH area, explore the BR6 0QH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR6 0QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Spur Road with total crimes: 10
  • Juglans Road with total crimes: 6

BEDFORD ROAD, BR6 0QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1116.6483.33%
Vehicle crime103.81900.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.12133.33%
Burglary32.4350.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.69-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.71-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.12500.00%
Shoplifting42.08-88.57%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-62.50%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Other theft10.69-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3525.66250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.14-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences83.47-20.00%
Other theft72.7775.00%
Burglary42.43-42.86%
Public order31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Theft from the person11.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-91.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1422.54366.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.85140.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.16100.00%
Shoplifting103.47100.00%
Burglary73.4740.00%
Other theft42.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Theft from the person21.39100.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.48-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.730.00%
Other theft51.73-16.67%
Shoplifting51.73150.00%
Burglary51.73-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-70.00%
Robbery11.04-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.99-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.4760.00%
Burglary82.77700.00%
Other theft62.77-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.08-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Theft from the person31.3950.00%
Shoplifting21.04-77.78%
Robbery20.69-33.33%
Public order10.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.81433.33%
Shoplifting95.5512.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.12250.00%
Other theft72.4316.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.73100.00%
Robbery31.39200.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.830.00%
Other theft62.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.080.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20241
January 202412
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202410
January 202414
December 20233
November 202310
October 202316
September 20233

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 202435
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR6 0QH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Spur Road
    Total10
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Juglans Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Horsecroft Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Old Church Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Court Road (Orpington By-Pass)
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mortimer Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Gravel Pit Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Dryden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Homefield Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Walnuts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lodge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lancing Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Glastonbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1