THE RIDGE, BR6 8AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR6 8AQ

THE RIDGE, BR6 8AQ, Bromley has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.54 per 1,000 population. This BR6 8AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR6 postcode area, which has experienced 245 crimes and a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR6 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR6 8AQ, encompassing approximately 3152 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR6 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Yeovil Close with total crimes: 2
  • Foxfield Road with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGE, BR6 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.85100.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1250.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.81100.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%
Other theft20.950.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.27-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR6 8AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. York Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Yeovil Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Foxfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ruskin Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1