MALCOLM CLOSE, SE20 8RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8RL

MALCOLM CLOSE, SE20 8RL, Bromley has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.39 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8RL 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 8RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8RL, encompassing approximately 6645 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SE20 8RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • A234 with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 4

MALCOLM CLOSE, SE20 8RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2613.39-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences243.9126.32%
Vehicle crime103.61900.00%
Other theft61.5050.00%
Shoplifting50.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-33.33%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Robbery30.45200.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Public order20.30-75.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.510.00%
Public order82.86700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Other theft40.90300.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.15-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.161600.00%
Vehicle crime102.560.00%
Other theft81.50300.00%
Shoplifting71.200.00%
Burglary61.050.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-96.97%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.4913.79%
Anti-social behaviour134.97-31.58%
Vehicle crime71.9616.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.0520.00%
Public order60.900.00%
Other theft50.90150.00%
Robbery40.750.00%
Shoplifting40.60100.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Burglary10.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.0493.33%
Anti-social behaviour194.36-24.00%
Public order62.8620.00%
Vehicle crime60.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-16.67%
Burglary40.7533.33%
Robbery40.60-20.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.59-21.88%
Violence and sexual offences153.76-48.28%
Vehicle crime102.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.50-50.00%
Public order50.9025.00%
Robbery50.75150.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other theft30.45-72.73%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.0539.13%
Violence and sexual offences294.8238.10%
Criminal damage and arson124.36200.00%
Other theft111.8183.33%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Public order40.60-33.33%
Burglary30.600.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.460.00%
Public order63.160.00%
Other theft60.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
April 202417
March 20241
January 202433
December 202329
November 202315
October 202329
September 202321

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
April 202421
January 202413
December 202319
November 202325
October 202332
September 202323

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE20 8RL 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. St John'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Raleigh Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bredhurst Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Anerley Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Tower Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Penge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Challin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Castledine Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Meaford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Kingswood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Linden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Barson Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Burham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Limes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Evergreen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Ivychurch Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1