ANDOVER ROAD, BR6 8BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR6 8BL

ANDOVER ROAD, BR6 8BL, Bromley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This BR6 8BL 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 8BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR6 8BL, encompassing approximately 2863 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR6 8BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 9
  • Beckford Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Kingswood Close with total crimes: 2

ANDOVER ROAD, BR6 8BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.29300.00%
Vehicle crime62.790.00%
Burglary12.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%

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 behaviour34.19200.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 crime42.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.24150.00%
Shoplifting41.75-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Burglary10.700.00%

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
Shoplifting95.590.00%
Vehicle crime33.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

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 offences54.54150.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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 offences21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20244
December 20239

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
November 20231

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birkdale Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Beckford Drive
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Kingswood Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Derwent Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Crofton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ferndown Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Andover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1