OAKFIELD ROAD, SE20 8QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8QA

OAKFIELD ROAD, SE20 8QA, Bromley has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.71 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8QA 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 8QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8QA, encompassing approximately 7573 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (235.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SE20 8QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Apple Yard with total crimes: 6
  • Thicket Road with total crimes: 4

OAKFIELD ROAD, SE20 8QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4715.71235.71%
Anti-social behaviour266.218.33%
Violence and sexual offences153.43-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.66150.00%
Public order40.66-33.33%
Robbery40.53300.00%
Drugs40.53100.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Theft from the person30.40200.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.17950.00%
Shoplifting142.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.850.00%
Public order60.920.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.26-87.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4613.3476.92%
Anti-social behaviour196.0746.15%
Violence and sexual offences162.51-23.81%
Vehicle crime72.1116.67%
Other theft40.9233.33%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2611.49225.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.435.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.7730.00%
Vehicle crime61.72-40.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Public order40.79-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-20.00%
Other theft30.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.170.00%
Vehicle crime102.64-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour101.32-37.50%
Shoplifting81.320.00%
Public order71.0640.00%
Other theft60.920.00%
Burglary60.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-16.67%
Robbery30.660.00%
Drugs20.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.495.26%
Anti-social behaviour162.64-38.46%
Vehicle crime112.11175.00%
Burglary81.4560.00%
Shoplifting81.06-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.06-25.00%
Other theft60.7920.00%
Public order50.7925.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.430.00%
Shoplifting112.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.450.00%
Burglary51.060.00%
Other theft50.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Public order40.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
April 202419
January 202413
December 202310
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 20242
June 20242
April 202416
January 202421
December 202320
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202414
April 202446
January 202426
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

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 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting46
    Robbery1
  • 2. Apple Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thicket Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Seymour Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mayfield Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mersham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Minden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Elder Oak Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Anerley Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tower Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Challin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Jasmine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Colling Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Ridsdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Castledine Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Maple Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Stodart Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Genoa Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hartfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Appletree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Anerley Bus Stand
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. George Groves Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Anerley Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Anerley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Madeline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1