THE BIRCHES, BR6 8NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR6 8NH

THE BIRCHES, BR6 8NH, Bromley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.71 per 1,000 population. This BR6 8NH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR6 postcode area, which has experienced 12 crimes and a crime rate of 0.24 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR6 8NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR6 8NH, encompassing approximately 1254 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR6 8NH area, explore the BR6 8NH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BR6 8NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Pallant Way with total crimes: 4
  • Prudence Lane with total crimes: 4

THE BIRCHES, BR6 8NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.7137.50%
Vehicle crime58.770.00%
Public order53.99400.00%
Shoplifting43.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19-60.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.55-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour56.38150.00%
Other theft13.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.1340.00%
Public order311.16-25.00%
Other crime22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59100.00%
Shoplifting21.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.940.00%
Public order47.970.00%
Shoplifting43.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime13.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.91-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour67.97100.00%
Shoplifting54.7866.67%
Public order43.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.19100.00%
Possession of weapons11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2132.6816.67%
Public order616.74100.00%
Shoplifting34.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.515.88%
Shoplifting414.35300.00%
Public order33.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Other theft21.59-33.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.550.00%
Other theft32.390.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20248
December 202314
November 202310
October 202310
September 202321
August 202318
July 202317

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Pallant Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Prudence Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Fir Dene
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bassetts Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pine Glade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Holwood Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Scotney Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dennard Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1