HIGHCOMBE CLOSE, SE9 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE9 4QJ

HIGHCOMBE CLOSE, SE9 4QJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.57 per 1,000 population. This SE9 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE9 4QJ, encompassing approximately 2704 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE9 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kippington Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Joan Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Mottingham Gardens with total crimes: 3

HIGHCOMBE CLOSE, SE9 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.57125.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.33700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.960.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.66150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.85-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.48-25.00%
Burglary31.11-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.7228.57%
Burglary73.33600.00%
Vehicle crime42.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Theft from the person20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3575.00%
Vehicle crime52.59-28.57%
Other theft31.85-40.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.610.00%
Other theft52.59150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.85-42.86%
Shoplifting31.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3540.00%
Vehicle crime72.59133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.590.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other theft20.74-71.43%
Shoplifting20.74-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft712.57250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.59-44.44%
Shoplifting51.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4833.33%
Vehicle crime31.48-40.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.200.00%
Vehicle crime53.330.00%
Shoplifting51.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kippington Drive
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Joan Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Mottingham Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. West Park
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hinton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Portland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 7. The Crossway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. West Hallowes
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shrubsall Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dorset Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Teign Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. College View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Sidcup Road
    Total1
    Other theft1