SQUIRREL CLOSE, BR6 8BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR6 8BF

SQUIRREL CLOSE, BR6 8BF, Bromley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.64 per 1,000 population. This BR6 8BF 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 8BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR6 8BF, encompassing approximately 2745 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR6 8BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vanburgh Close with total crimes: 3
  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lynwood Grove with total crimes: 1

SQUIRREL CLOSE, BR6 8BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.64200.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.37-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences31.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.730.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.830.00%
Vehicle crime33.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.74150.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.46-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2866.67%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
August 20233

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20239

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Vanburgh Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Birkdale Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Lynwood Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Clay Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beckford Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kingswood Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Turnberry Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1