LAUREL GROVE, SE20 8QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8QJ

LAUREL GROVE, SE20 8QJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.98 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8QJ 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 8QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8QJ, encompassing approximately 7678 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

SE20 8QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A234 with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Croydon Road with total crimes: 6

LAUREL GROVE, SE20 8QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3314.98-10.81%
Violence and sexual offences304.300.00%
Vehicle crime103.91400.00%
Other theft81.30166.67%
Shoplifting81.04700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-16.67%
Robbery50.65400.00%
Public order40.65-55.56%
Drugs40.52-20.00%
Theft from the person30.52200.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Burglary20.26-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3713.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.820.00%
Public order93.91800.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.170.00%
Burglary50.780.00%
Drugs50.650.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.13-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2813.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.650.00%
Other theft122.871100.00%
Vehicle crime111.560.00%
Shoplifting81.430.00%
Burglary71.040.00%
Public order70.910.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 arson10.26-83.33%
Other theft10.13-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.0215.62%
Anti-social behaviour144.82-46.15%
Vehicle crime91.82-18.18%
Other theft81.17300.00%
Public order81.0414.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.0420.00%
Shoplifting40.780.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Robbery30.52-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.1552.38%
Anti-social behaviour264.17-21.21%
Vehicle crime113.39-15.38%
Public order71.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91-16.67%
Robbery50.65-44.44%
Burglary40.65100.00%
Shoplifting40.5233.33%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Other theft20.39-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.93-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences214.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime132.73116.67%
Other theft91.69-25.00%
Robbery91.17200.00%
Public order71.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.91-53.85%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Burglary20.39-75.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.560.00%
Other theft121.690.00%
Burglary81.560.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Public order50.780.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202437
April 202428
January 202414
December 202326
November 202333
October 202336

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202412
March 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
April 202422
January 202437
December 202332
November 202321
October 202335

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 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
January 20242
December 20231

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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A234
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Croydon Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St John'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Raleigh Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Evelina Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Montrave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen Adelaide Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parkside Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 13. Howard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mersham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Anerley Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Tower Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Penge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Challin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Jasmine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Colling Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Castledine Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Meaford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Kingswood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Barson Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1