SE20 8LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8LS

SE20 8LS, Bromley has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.09 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8LS, encompassing approximately 7607 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE20 8LS area, explore the SE20 8LS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE20 8LS area, visit the SE20 8LS 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 8LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Croydon Road with total crimes: 6
  • Oak Grove Road with total crimes: 4

SE20 8LS 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
Shoplifting4817.09220.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.31-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences203.15-25.93%
Other theft62.63200.00%
Vehicle crime60.79200.00%
Public order50.7925.00%
Drugs40.6633.33%
Robbery40.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-33.33%
Theft from the person40.53300.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 behaviour2912.4926.09%
Violence and sexual offences273.8135.00%
Shoplifting153.55-67.39%
Criminal damage and arson61.970.00%
Public order40.790.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Other theft20.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.26-80.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4615.9176.92%
Anti-social behaviour236.0591.67%
Violence and sexual offences203.02-13.04%
Vehicle crime102.6342.86%
Other theft61.31100.00%
Robbery50.79400.00%
Public order40.66-20.00%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2612.22188.89%
Violence and sexual offences233.42-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour123.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.58-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Public order50.66-16.67%
Burglary50.66-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Other theft30.39-25.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Robbery10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.55-30.77%
Vehicle crime112.3722.22%
Shoplifting91.4512.50%
Burglary71.18-12.50%
Public order60.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-16.67%
Robbery40.660.00%
Other theft40.53-50.00%
Drugs30.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.8012.50%
Anti-social behaviour263.550.00%
Vehicle crime93.42125.00%
Other theft81.1833.33%
Burglary81.0533.33%
Shoplifting81.05-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.05-33.33%
Public order60.79-14.29%
Robbery40.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.420.00%
Shoplifting113.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.450.00%
Public order71.180.00%
Other theft60.920.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Drugs20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
April 202420
January 202423
December 202327
November 202327
October 202324

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
April 202423
January 202412
December 202318
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20234
November 20234

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

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
November 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 8LS 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. Oak Grove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Tower 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. Challin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Jasmine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Colling Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Ridsdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Castledine Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Meaford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Melvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Beeches Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Maple Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Stodart Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1