MELLS CRESCENT, SE9 4NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE9 4NF

MELLS CRESCENT, SE9 4NF, Bromley has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.91 per 1,000 population. This SE9 4NF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE9 postcode area, which has experienced 539 crimes and a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE9 4NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE9 4NF, encompassing approximately 4147 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE9 4NF area, explore the SE9 4NF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

SE9 4NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kersey Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Dittisham Road with total crimes: 8
  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 5

MELLS CRESCENT, SE9 4NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2015.9153.85%
Violence and sexual offences184.8212.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.3440.00%
Vehicle crime71.69600.00%
Drugs51.69150.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.88-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour133.86-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson53.130.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.4340.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.0690.00%
Shoplifting74.580.00%
Vehicle crime51.69-54.55%
Public order51.21-16.67%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.30-11.76%
Vehicle crime113.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.65100.00%
Public order62.410.00%
Burglary41.450.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4030.77%
Vehicle crime114.1057.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.65-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.260.00%
Other theft113.13266.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.650.00%
Vehicle crime72.1716.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-33.33%
Burglary30.960.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Shoplifting30.72-70.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.300.00%
Shoplifting103.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.170.00%
Vehicle crime61.450.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202419
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202421
January 202415
December 202317
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE9 4NF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kersey Gardens
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Dittisham Road
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beaconsfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Morston Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chilham Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Horley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Horning Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Kimmeridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Ravensworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Dunkery Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Offenham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. St Keverne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Fosters Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Castlecombe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Walden Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Jay Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Swithland Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ballantyne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Kimmeridge Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Thursley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ravenscroft Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Prestbury Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wayside Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Framlingham Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Steyning Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1