Crime Rate in Bromley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromley

The total recorded crimes in Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 2,386 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromley crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bromley, encompassing approximately 329,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (681) incidents (11.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (502) incidents (-3.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (324) incidents (-4.99% decrease)
Bromley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montague Mews with total crimes: 67
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Eresby Drive with total crimes: 25

Bromley Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Bromley?

To understand the safety of Bromley, we need to analyze Bromley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Bromley has recorded 16,680 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 50.55 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 310 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 28,760 crimes with a crime rate of 87.15, ranking it 171 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Bromley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 16680 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bromley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bromley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 28,760 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bromley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Bromley is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Bromley has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bromley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Penge & Cator (276 crimes), and the safest, Darwin (41 crimes), is 235 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Bromley.

Similarly, the area of Bromley South (169 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hayes North (14 crimes), with a difference of 155 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bromley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Penge & Cator276
Bromley Town218
St Paul's Cray206
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope154
Crystal Palace & Anerley151

Safest Wards:

Biggin Hill59
Petts Wood & Knoll51
Chelsfield45
West Wickham42
Darwin41

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bromley South169
Anerley North & Penge West140
Penge East136
Bromley North & Sundridge133
New Beckenham128

Safest Areas:

Crofton23
Widmore21
Bickley East20
Langley Park15
Hayes North14

Bromley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bromley has recorded 2,386 crimes with crime rate of 7.23 ranking 199th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 14 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Bromley crimes were 16,680. The crime rate of Bromley in 2024 was 50.55 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking it 310 danzarous in the UK. Bromley ranked 11 in terms of total crimes and 13 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromley were around 28,760 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.15 (year) or 7.26 (month) ranking 171 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Bromley ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 14 as per crime rate of Bromley

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Bromley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (681 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (502 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (613 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (522 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (618 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (483 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 614 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 394 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (596 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (402 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 588 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 395 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (632 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (416 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (611 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (388 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (612 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (464 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (528 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (506 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1208 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025104
April 2025115
March 2025117
February 2025104
January 2025164
December 2024178
November 2024147
October 2024110
September 202490
August 202479

A total of 116 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 202415
October 202429
September 202412
August 202414
July 20242

A total of 939 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 202597
March 2025101
February 202564
January 202579
December 202483
November 2024110
October 2024109
September 2024106
August 202484

A total of 4472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 447.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 522 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025502
April 2025522
March 2025483
February 2025394
January 2025402
December 2024395
November 2024416
October 2024388
September 2024464
August 2024506

A total of 1338 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025126
April 2025146
March 2025146
February 2025121
January 2025120
December 2024131
November 2024111
October 2024154
September 2024126
August 2024148
July 20249

A total of 268 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202526
March 202522
February 202534
January 202532
December 202424
November 202430
October 202432
September 202426
August 202428

A total of 2602 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 260.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 341 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025324
April 2025341
March 2025269
February 2025245
January 2025247
December 2024256
November 2024272
October 2024279
September 2024264
August 2024105

A total of 558 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202553
March 202560
February 202550
January 202543
December 202470
November 202484
October 202458
September 202460
August 202430
July 20243

A total of 1524 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 138.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 2025191
March 2025175
February 2025187
January 2025157
December 2024133
November 2024209
October 2024159
September 2024170
August 2024129
July 20248

A total of 2636 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 263.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025252
April 2025245
March 2025270
February 2025266
January 2025282
December 2024266
November 2024330
October 2024299
September 2024293
August 2024133

A total of 6112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 509.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 681 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025681
April 2025613
March 2025618
February 2025614
January 2025596
December 2024588
November 2024632
October 2024611
September 2024612
August 2024528
July 202413
June 20246

A total of 479 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202555
March 202538
February 202537
January 202551
December 202454
November 202449
October 202446
September 202469
August 202435
July 20241

A total of 1542 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025130
March 2025122
February 2025150
January 2025179
December 2024193
November 2024162
October 2024178
September 2024183
August 202485
July 20244

A total of 98 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258
January 20258
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249

High Crime Locations Bromley in May 2025

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

1. Montague Mews (Map)
Total67
Shoplifting57
Burglary10
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person4
Robbery2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft2
3. Eresby Drive (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences22
Other theft2
Public order1
4. Juglans Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
6. Longfield (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour3

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