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

Overview of Crime in SE20 8LQ

HAWTHORN GROVE, SE20 8LQ, Bromley has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.10 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8LQ, encompassing approximately 7602 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)

SE20 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Croydon Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

HAWTHORN GROVE, SE20 8LQ 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4817.10220.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.31-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences203.16-25.93%
Vehicle crime62.63200.00%
Public order50.790.00%
Robbery50.66400.00%
Other theft50.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.66-16.67%
Drugs40.6633.33%
Theft from the person40.53300.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2912.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.810.00%
Shoplifting153.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.970.00%
Public order50.79400.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.13-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4616.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.160.00%
Vehicle crime112.500.00%
Other theft61.45500.00%
Robbery50.790.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

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 arson10.26-80.00%
Other theft10.13-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.50-7.14%
Shoplifting263.42188.89%
Anti-social behaviour123.42-29.41%
Public order61.580.00%
Vehicle crime60.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.790.00%
Burglary50.66-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Other theft30.39-40.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.893.70%
Anti-social behaviour173.68-32.00%
Vehicle crime122.2420.00%
Shoplifting91.5812.50%
Burglary81.180.00%
Public order61.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-16.67%
Robbery50.6666.67%
Other theft50.66-37.50%
Drugs30.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.683.85%
Anti-social behaviour253.55-3.85%
Vehicle crime103.29100.00%
Other theft81.3233.33%
Burglary81.0533.33%
Shoplifting81.05-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.05-33.33%
Public order60.7920.00%
Robbery30.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.420.00%
Shoplifting113.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.450.00%
Other theft61.180.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Public order50.790.00%
Vehicle crime50.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
April 202419
January 202426
December 202328
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
April 202424
January 202412
December 202317
November 202325
October 202326

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
November 20231

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202411
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202415
April 202446
January 202426
December 20239
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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting46
    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. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Howard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Anerley Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Tower Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Challin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Jasmine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Colling Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Ridsdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Castledine Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Meaford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Melvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Beeches Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Maple Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Stodart Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Genoa Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Hartfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1