SE20 8RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8RA

SE20 8RA, Bromley has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8RA 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 8RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8RA, encompassing approximately 7133 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SE20 8RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Thicket Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

SE20 8RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5016.96233.33%
Violence and sexual offences197.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime82.24300.00%
Robbery61.12200.00%
Drugs50.8466.67%
Other theft50.70150.00%
Theft from the person40.70300.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-57.14%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.800.00%
Shoplifting152.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.100.00%
Public order50.98400.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
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 order10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5216.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.660.00%
Vehicle crime121.960.00%
Other theft51.68400.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
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 arson10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.14-80.00%

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 offences2713.183.85%
Shoplifting263.78225.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.6422.22%
Burglary61.540.00%
Public order50.84-16.67%
Other theft50.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Robbery20.42-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.3513.04%
Vehicle crime103.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.40-47.06%
Shoplifting81.260.00%
Burglary61.12-14.29%
Public order60.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8466.67%
Robbery50.70150.00%
Other theft40.70-20.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.78-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour173.22-26.09%
Vehicle crime102.38150.00%
Shoplifting81.40-33.33%
Burglary71.1240.00%
Other theft50.980.00%
Public order40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.780.00%
Shoplifting123.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.680.00%
Other theft51.400.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Public order40.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202415
April 202452
January 202426
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
April 202414
January 202427
December 202326
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
April 202419
January 202411
December 20239
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202412
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting46
    Robbery1
  • 2. Thicket Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parkside Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    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. 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. Meaford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Kingswood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stodart Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Hartfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Appletree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Anerley Bus Stand
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Anerley Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Anerley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. St Hugh'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1