SE20 8EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8EW

SE20 8EW, Bromley has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.75 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8EW 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 8EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8EW, encompassing approximately 6789 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

SE20 8EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Malcolm Road with total crimes: 4

SE20 8EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.7511.11%
Anti-social behaviour172.95-19.05%
Vehicle crime92.50800.00%
Other theft61.33200.00%
Shoplifting40.88300.00%
Drugs40.5933.33%
Robbery40.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-50.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.650.00%
Public order50.88400.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.15-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.910.00%
Vehicle crime101.770.00%
Shoplifting81.470.00%
Other theft71.18600.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Public order50.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.15-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.9817.39%
Anti-social behaviour83.980.00%
Other theft51.18150.00%
Vehicle crime50.74-16.67%
Public order50.740.00%
Burglary40.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-25.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.5453.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.18-40.00%
Public order50.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-20.00%
Robbery40.5933.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Other theft20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.84-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences152.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime102.21233.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-28.57%
Public order40.7433.33%
Robbery30.59200.00%
Other theft30.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.240.00%
Other theft61.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
April 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
April 202413
January 202427
December 202323
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. St John'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Montrave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parkside Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Mersham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Anerley Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Tower Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Challin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Jasmine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Colling Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Castledine Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Meaford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Kingswood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Barson Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Burham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hartfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Appletree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Anerley Bus Stand
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Anerley Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. St Hugh'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1