MERSHAM PLACE, SE20 8JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8JU

MERSHAM PLACE, SE20 8JU, Bromley has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.97 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8JU 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 8JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8JU, encompassing approximately 7307 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE20 8JU area, explore the SE20 8JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (235.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)

SE20 8JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 49
  • Croydon Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

MERSHAM PLACE, SE20 8JU 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
Shoplifting4716.97235.71%
Anti-social behaviour226.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.01-26.92%
Drugs52.6066.67%
Public order50.6825.00%
Other theft50.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.68150.00%
Robbery40.68300.00%
Theft from the person30.55200.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.7730.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.5610.00%
Shoplifting143.01-69.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.920.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Other theft20.41-60.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.14-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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
Shoplifting4615.4676.92%
Violence and sexual offences206.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.74122.22%
Vehicle crime82.740.00%
Robbery51.09400.00%
Other theft50.6866.67%
Public order40.68-20.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2611.91188.89%
Violence and sexual offences203.56-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.74-35.71%
Vehicle crime81.23-20.00%
Public order51.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Burglary50.68-28.57%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Robbery10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.28-36.36%
Vehicle crime101.9211.11%
Shoplifting91.3712.50%
Burglary71.23-12.50%
Robbery50.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Other theft50.68-44.44%
Public order40.68-33.33%
Drugs30.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.284.76%
Other theft93.0180.00%
Vehicle crime91.23200.00%
Burglary81.2333.33%
Shoplifting81.09-27.27%
Public order61.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-37.50%
Robbery40.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In October 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 offences2411.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.280.00%
Shoplifting112.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.510.00%
Burglary61.090.00%
Public order60.820.00%
Other theft50.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
April 202420
January 202420
December 202324
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
April 202420
January 20249
December 202314
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.00 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 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 8JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total49
    Shoplifting46
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Croydon Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Oak Grove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Howard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mayfield Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mersham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Minden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Elder Oak Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Anerley Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trinity Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Challin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Jasmine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Colling Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Ridsdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Castledine Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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