ASHURST CLOSE, SE20 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8LY

ASHURST CLOSE, SE20 8LY, Bromley has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.67 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8LY 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 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8LY, encompassing approximately 7018 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (242.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)

SE20 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 49
  • Weighton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Apple Yard with total crimes: 6

ASHURST CLOSE, SE20 8LY 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
Shoplifting4817.67242.86%
Anti-social behaviour246.849.09%
Violence and sexual offences173.42-26.09%
Drugs72.42133.33%
Vehicle crime61.00200.00%
Other theft50.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.71-37.50%
Public order40.71-55.56%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Robbery30.43200.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.541050.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.280.00%
Shoplifting143.130.00%
Public order91.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.280.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
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
Shoplifting4614.6876.92%
Violence and sexual offences206.555.26%
Anti-social behaviour192.85280.00%
Vehicle crime62.71-25.00%
Robbery40.85100.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Burglary10.28-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Public order10.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2612.40225.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.70-24.00%
Vehicle crime82.71-27.27%
Burglary71.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.00-50.00%
Public order50.710.00%
Drugs40.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.57-42.86%
Other theft30.57-40.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.834.17%
Vehicle crime113.5637.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.57-44.44%
Shoplifting81.420.00%
Burglary71.14-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.0016.67%
Public order51.0066.67%
Other theft50.71-28.57%
Robbery30.71-25.00%
Drugs20.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.54-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.42-14.29%
Vehicle crime82.56166.67%
Burglary81.1460.00%
Shoplifting81.14-27.27%
Other theft71.14133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.00-25.00%
Robbery40.850.00%
Public order30.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.560.00%
Shoplifting112.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.570.00%
Public order61.140.00%
Burglary50.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft30.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
July 20242
June 20242
April 202420
January 202419
December 202325
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
April 202419
January 20245
December 202310
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202414
April 202446
January 202426
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

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
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
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 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total49
    Shoplifting46
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Weighton Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Apple Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oak Grove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Seymour Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cranleigh Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Worbeck Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Melvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beeches Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maple Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Stodart Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Genoa Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Hartfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Appletree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Anerley Bus Stand
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. George Groves Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Anerley Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1