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

Overview of Crime in SE20 8QP

OAKFIELD ROAD, SE20 8QP, Bromley has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.39 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8QP 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 8QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8QP, encompassing approximately 7381 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)

SE20 8QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Malcolm Road with total crimes: 4
  • Blean Grove with total crimes: 3

OAKFIELD ROAD, SE20 8QP 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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4816.39220.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.50-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences162.98-30.43%
Vehicle crime62.17200.00%
Robbery50.81400.00%
Drugs40.6833.33%
Public order40.54-42.86%
Theft from the person40.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-33.33%
Other theft40.54100.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2712.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.660.00%
Shoplifting153.120.00%
Public order72.03600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.950.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4615.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.710.00%
Vehicle crime102.570.00%
Robbery51.350.00%
Other theft40.68300.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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 arson10.27-75.00%
Other theft10.14-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.463.85%
Shoplifting263.66225.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.520.00%
Public order61.3520.00%
Vehicle crime50.81-58.33%
Burglary50.68-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-20.00%
Other theft40.54-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Robbery10.41-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.510.00%
Vehicle crime123.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.63-47.37%
Shoplifting81.350.00%
Burglary71.08-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Robbery50.6866.67%
Other theft50.68-16.67%
Public order50.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.608.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.52-20.83%
Vehicle crime102.57150.00%
Burglary81.3560.00%
Shoplifting81.08-27.27%
Other theft61.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-37.50%
Public order50.6825.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.250.00%
Shoplifting113.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.490.00%
Other theft61.080.00%
Burglary50.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Public order40.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
April 202419
January 202427
December 202326
November 202326
October 202324

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
April 202420
January 202410
December 202310
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202410
January 20245
December 202312
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.14 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 20238
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 32 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 8QP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting46
    Robbery1
  • 2. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Howard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mayfield Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mersham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Minden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Elder Oak Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Anerley Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Tower Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Meaford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Melvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Maple Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Stodart Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Genoa Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Hartfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Appletree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Anerley Bus Stand
    Total1
    Robbery1