SE20 8JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8JT

SE20 8JT, Bromley has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.50 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8JT 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 8JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8JT, encompassing approximately 7271 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (235.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

SE20 8JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 49
  • Oak Grove Road with total crimes: 4
  • Blean Grove with total crimes: 3

SE20 8JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4716.50235.71%
Anti-social behaviour226.46-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences163.03-38.46%
Public order62.20-14.29%
Drugs50.8366.67%
Vehicle crime50.69150.00%
Robbery40.69300.00%
Other theft40.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-33.33%
Theft from the person30.55200.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.381200.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.580.00%
Shoplifting143.160.00%
Public order71.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.960.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.28-90.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4614.8576.92%
Violence and sexual offences206.3311.11%
Anti-social behaviour202.75150.00%
Vehicle crime62.75-25.00%
Robbery50.83400.00%
Other theft40.6933.33%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2611.14225.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.58-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.48-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.10-20.00%
Public order51.100.00%
Burglary50.69-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Other theft30.41-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.14-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.45-12.50%
Vehicle crime102.8911.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.38-57.14%
Shoplifting81.240.00%
Burglary61.10-25.00%
Robbery50.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Other theft50.69-28.57%
Public order50.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.799.09%
Anti-social behaviour213.30-12.50%
Vehicle crime92.89200.00%
Burglary81.2433.33%
Shoplifting81.10-27.27%
Other theft71.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.96-37.50%
Public order50.69-16.67%
Robbery40.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.300.00%
Shoplifting113.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.510.00%
Other theft71.100.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Public order60.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Drugs20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 20242
June 20242
April 202420
January 202418
December 202321
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
April 202420
January 20248
December 20239
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202414
April 202446
January 202426
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 4 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total49
    Shoplifting46
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Oak Grove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Howard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Seymour Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mayfield Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mersham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Minden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Elder Oak Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Anerley Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trinity Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Challin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Jasmine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Colling Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Ridsdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Castledine Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Melvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beeches Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Maple Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Stodart Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Genoa Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Hartfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Appletree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Anerley Bus Stand
    Total1
    Robbery1