SE26 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE26 5AL

SE26 5AL, Bromley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This SE26 5AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE26 postcode area, which has experienced 266 crimes and a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE26 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE26 5AL, encompassing approximately 2186 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE26 5AL area, explore the SE26 5AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE26 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bell Green Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Purbeck Gardens with total crimes: 3

SE26 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2925.00%
Burglary32.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.15-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.830.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.98166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.6650.00%
Vehicle crime52.740.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.29300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.86400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.29-40.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.15-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.29-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson42.29300.00%
Vehicle crime31.8350.00%
Other theft21.37-50.00%
Burglary10.91-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.950.00%
Other theft43.660.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE26 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Winchfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bell Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Purbeck Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cricket Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Station Approach
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Fairlawn Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kent House Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1