HAWTHORN GROVE, SE20 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8LJ

HAWTHORN GROVE, SE20 8LJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.58 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8LJ, encompassing approximately 7515 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SE20 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croydon Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Evelina Road with total crimes: 4

HAWTHORN GROVE, SE20 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences2411.58-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour223.19-21.43%
Other theft82.93700.00%
Drugs51.06-16.67%
Public order50.67-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.6766.67%
Other crime40.670.00%
Theft from the person40.53300.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-57.14%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.4452.63%
Anti-social behaviour283.8627.27%
Criminal damage and arson73.730.00%
Drugs60.93200.00%
Public order60.8020.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.13-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.93-13.64%
Other theft102.53150.00%
Vehicle crime91.3328.57%
Public order51.20-16.67%
Robbery40.670.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary20.27-50.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.05-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime71.46-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.9320.00%
Public order60.80-14.29%
Burglary40.8033.33%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Other theft40.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.5815.38%
Anti-social behaviour223.99-8.33%
Vehicle crime92.93-10.00%
Public order71.2040.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-28.57%
Robbery40.67-33.33%
Other theft40.53-60.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.114.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.46-7.69%
Other theft103.1942.86%
Vehicle crime101.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.33-12.50%
Robbery60.93500.00%
Public order50.80-37.50%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.330.00%
Public order81.060.00%
Other theft71.060.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
April 202419
January 202422
December 202330
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
October 20231

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
April 202422
January 202411
December 202322
November 202324
October 202326

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Croydon Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Evelina Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oak Grove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parkside Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Howard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mayfield Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mersham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Minden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Elder Oak Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trinity Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Challin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Jasmine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Colling Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Ridsdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Burham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Otford Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Melvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Beeches Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1