CHALKENDEN CLOSE, SE20 8QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8QZ

CHALKENDEN CLOSE, SE20 8QZ, Bromley has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.16 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8QZ 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 8QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8QZ, encompassing approximately 7165 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)

SE20 8QZ 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: 5

CHALKENDEN CLOSE, SE20 8QZ 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
Shoplifting4817.16220.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.704.35%
Violence and sexual offences193.355.56%
Robbery62.65200.00%
Vehicle crime60.84200.00%
Drugs40.8433.33%
Other theft40.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-42.86%
Theft from the person30.56200.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Public order10.42-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.210.00%
Shoplifting152.510.00%
Public order82.09700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.120.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
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
Shoplifting4615.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.790.00%
Vehicle crime102.510.00%
Other theft51.40400.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
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 arson10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.14-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.8464.71%
Shoplifting263.91225.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.6340.00%
Burglary51.95-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.70-42.86%
Public order40.56-42.86%
Other theft30.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-40.00%
Robbery20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.77-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.37-33.33%
Shoplifting81.400.00%
Vehicle crime71.12-41.67%
Public order70.9840.00%
Burglary60.98-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.84-16.67%
Other theft40.70-33.33%
Robbery30.560.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.79-28.57%
Vehicle crime122.09200.00%
Shoplifting81.67-27.27%
Burglary71.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.98-25.00%
Other theft60.8420.00%
Public order50.8425.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.930.00%
Shoplifting112.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.540.00%
Burglary51.120.00%
Other theft50.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Public order40.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
April 202420
January 202414
December 202310
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202418
January 202428
December 202317
November 202320
October 202320

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20231

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 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 5 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
December 20231

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 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 8QZ 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
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Meaford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Hartfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Appletree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Anerley Bus Stand
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. George Groves Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Anerley Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Anerley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Madeline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sycamore Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Lullington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1