THE HIGHWAY, BR6 9DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR6 9DG

THE HIGHWAY, BR6 9DG, Bromley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.39 per 1,000 population. This BR6 9DG 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 9DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR6 9DG, encompassing approximately 1346 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BR6 9DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Ampleforth Close with total crimes: 1
  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 1

THE HIGHWAY, BR6 9DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.39-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour26.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.1733.33%
Vehicle crime22.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.42300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.97-50.00%
Burglary12.230.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.9120.00%
Shoplifting24.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.710.00%
Burglary12.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-80.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.71-40.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Drugs21.48-66.67%
Other theft11.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.740.00%

In September 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs611.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.450.00%
Vehicle crime23.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202411
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR6 9DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Ampleforth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Winchester Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Highway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stowe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Goddington Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1