CHESTNUT GROVE, SE20 8PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8PU

CHESTNUT GROVE, SE20 8PU, Bromley has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.39 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8PU 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 8PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8PU, encompassing approximately 7694 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SE20 8PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • A234 with total crimes: 12
  • Croydon Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

CHESTNUT GROVE, SE20 8PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour2913.39-17.14%
Violence and sexual offences273.770.00%
Other theft73.51250.00%
Shoplifting70.91600.00%
Public order60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.6566.67%
Drugs40.65-33.33%
Robbery40.520.00%
Theft from the person40.52300.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3512.2225.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.5512.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.51600.00%
Drugs60.91200.00%
Public order60.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.78-72.73%
Burglary30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other theft20.26-83.33%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.87133.33%
Violence and sexual offences243.64-20.00%
Other theft123.12140.00%
Vehicle crime111.5683.33%
Public order71.43-12.50%
Robbery40.910.00%
Burglary30.52-25.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-50.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.90-50.00%
Public order81.560.00%
Vehicle crime61.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7825.00%
Other theft50.6525.00%
Burglary40.6533.33%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Shoplifting20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.353.45%
Anti-social behaviour243.90-14.29%
Vehicle crime123.1220.00%
Public order81.5633.33%
Robbery41.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-42.86%
Other theft40.52-55.56%
Shoplifting30.52200.00%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2913.2611.54%
Anti-social behaviour283.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime103.64100.00%
Other theft91.30-18.18%
Robbery81.17166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.04-22.22%
Public order60.910.00%
Burglary20.78-77.78%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3514.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.550.00%
Other theft113.380.00%
Burglary91.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.170.00%
Public order61.170.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202412
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202435
April 202428
January 202412
December 202324
November 202328
October 202335

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
April 202424
January 202430
December 202330
November 202329
October 202326

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
October 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 10 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 20242
December 20231

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202411
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
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 8PU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A234
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Croydon Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Evelina Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oak Grove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkside Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 10. Howard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mayfield Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mersham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Minden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Anerley Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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. Meaford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Burham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Otford Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Melvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1