WORDSWORTH ROAD, SE20 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 7JL

WORDSWORTH ROAD, SE20 7JL, Bromley has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.18 per 1,000 population. This SE20 7JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE20 postcode area, which has experienced 311 crimes and a crime rate of 12.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE20 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 7JL, encompassing approximately 6258 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE20 7JL area, explore the SE20 7JL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE20 7JL area, visit the SE20 7JL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)

SE20 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • A234 with total crimes: 12
  • Maitland Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

WORDSWORTH ROAD, SE20 7JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.18-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour223.67-18.52%
Vehicle crime133.511200.00%
Public order82.080.00%
Shoplifting61.28500.00%
Other theft50.9625.00%
Burglary40.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.64300.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.310.00%
Public order84.150.00%
Other theft41.28300.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.16-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.832200.00%
Other theft113.671000.00%
Shoplifting81.760.00%
Vehicle crime71.280.00%
Burglary71.120.00%
Public order71.120.00%
Robbery41.120.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.32-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.7826.32%
Anti-social behaviour103.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime91.60125.00%
Shoplifting81.44100.00%
Other theft71.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.120.00%
Robbery50.9625.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Theft from the person20.32100.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.5011.11%
Violence and sexual offences193.20-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.040.00%
Burglary50.9666.67%
Public order50.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.80-50.00%
Shoplifting40.64-20.00%
Robbery40.64-66.67%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.58-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour183.20-21.74%
Robbery122.88140.00%
Vehicle crime81.92-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.28-45.45%
Public order50.96150.00%
Shoplifting50.80150.00%
Other theft40.80-81.82%
Burglary30.64-66.67%
Drugs30.480.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.110.00%
Other theft223.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.510.00%
Vehicle crime111.760.00%
Burglary91.760.00%
Robbery51.440.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Public order20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
April 202423
March 20241
January 202424
December 202319
November 202320
October 202332

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
April 202424
January 202410
December 202320
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 202322

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE20 7JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A234
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Maitland Road
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thesiger Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Somerville Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St John'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Raleigh Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Evelina Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bredhurst Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Montrave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Queen Adelaide Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parkside Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 17. Church View Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Penge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Green Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Whateley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kingswood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Victor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Morland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Linden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barson Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Burham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1