SE20 8XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE20 8XH

SE20 8XH, Bromley has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This SE20 8XH 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 8XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE20 8XH, encompassing approximately 7756 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SE20 8XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • A234 with total crimes: 12
  • Croydon Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

SE20 8XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2712.76-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.48-10.71%
Vehicle crime83.22166.67%
Shoplifting81.03700.00%
Other theft61.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.77-16.67%
Public order40.64-42.86%
Drugs40.52-33.33%
Robbery40.520.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Theft from the person30.39200.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.870.00%
Public order73.61600.00%
Drugs60.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.770.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.13-87.50%

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 behaviour2813.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.610.00%
Other theft132.841200.00%
Vehicle crime111.680.00%
Public order81.420.00%
Shoplifting81.030.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
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 arson10.26-80.00%
Other theft10.13-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.0914.29%
Anti-social behaviour114.13-47.62%
Vehicle crime81.42-33.33%
Public order81.030.00%
Other theft61.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.770.00%
Shoplifting40.640.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Robbery10.26-80.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour213.61-16.00%
Vehicle crime122.719.09%
Public order81.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.03-28.57%
Robbery50.64-44.44%
Burglary40.64300.00%
Shoplifting40.5233.33%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Other theft30.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2512.12-26.47%
Violence and sexual offences213.22-30.00%
Vehicle crime112.71120.00%
Robbery91.42200.00%
Other theft91.16-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.16-22.22%
Public order60.9020.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Burglary10.39-88.89%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3414.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.380.00%
Other theft113.870.00%
Burglary91.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.160.00%
Public order51.160.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
April 202428
January 202411
December 202321
November 202325
October 202334

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
April 202422
January 202432
December 202328
November 202321
October 202330

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202413
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
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 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A234
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Croydon Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Raleigh Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Evelina Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malcolm Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Montrave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkside Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blean Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 11. Howard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mersham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Anerley Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Challin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hawthorn Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Jasmine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Colling Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Chalkenden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Meaford Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Kingswood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Barson Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Burham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Otford Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Melvin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1