ELDER OAK CLOSE, SE20 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8BJ

ELDER OAK CLOSE, SE20 8BJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.66 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8BJ, encompassing approximately 6625 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE20 8BJ area, explore the SE20 8BJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE20 8BJ area, visit the SE20 8BJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (242.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SE20 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Weighton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Tovil Close with total crimes: 6

ELDER OAK CLOSE, SE20 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4817.66242.86%
Anti-social behaviour267.2436.84%
Violence and sexual offences103.92-28.57%
Other theft61.51500.00%
Drugs60.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9125.00%
Vehicle crime50.75150.00%
Public order40.75-42.86%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.87600.00%
Shoplifting142.110.00%
Public order72.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.30-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4613.7376.92%
Anti-social behaviour176.94112.50%
Violence and sexual offences142.57-17.65%
Vehicle crime32.11-62.50%
Other theft30.45-25.00%
Robbery30.4550.00%
Burglary20.45-75.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2613.58225.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.926.25%
Burglary82.5714.29%
Vehicle crime81.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.21-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.2125.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Public order40.60-20.00%
Drugs40.60100.00%
Robbery20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.96-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour92.41-35.71%
Vehicle crime81.3633.33%
Shoplifting81.210.00%
Burglary71.21-12.50%
Public order51.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-33.33%
Other theft40.60-20.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Drugs20.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.4710.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.32-30.00%
Burglary82.11100.00%
Shoplifting81.21-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9120.00%
Other theft50.91150.00%
Public order40.7533.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.020.00%
Shoplifting113.020.00%
Vehicle crime61.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other theft20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
April 202417
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20242
June 20242
April 202414
January 202417
December 202316
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202414
April 202446
January 202426
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE20 8BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting46
    Robbery1
  • 2. Weighton Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tovil Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Apple Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Worcester Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Seymour Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cranleigh Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mayfield Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mersham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Minden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Elder Oak Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Trinity Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Jasmine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Colling Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Ridsdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Maple Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Stodart Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Genoa Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Hartfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Appletree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Anerley Bus Stand
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. George Groves Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Anerley Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Anerley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Madeline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sycamore Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1