Crime Rate in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope

The total recorded crimes in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope, Bromley, UK in March 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beckenham Town & Copers Cope crime rate of 3.85 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 Beckenham Town & Copers Cope, encompassing approximately 41,611 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (58.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (95.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 18
  • Church Avenue with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Beckenham Town & Copers Cope?

To understand the safety of Beckenham Town & Copers Cope, we need to analyze Beckenham Town & Copers Cope crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Beckenham Town & Copers Cope reported a higher crime volume than the Bromley average, with 858 crimes compared to 758. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beckenham Town & Copers Cope witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Beckenham Town & Copers Cope experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromley average, with 1,373 crimes compared to 1,307. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beckenham Town & Copers Cope witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Beckenham Town & Copers Cope has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Beckenham Town & Copers Cope Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 3.85 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Beckenham Town & Copers Cope crimes were 858. The crime rate of Beckenham Town & Copers Cope in 2024 was 20.62 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope were around 1,373 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.00 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromley)CrimesRank (Bromley)CrimesRank (Bromley)
Bromley Town234 31,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray237 11,319 32,630 2
Penge & Cator235 21,468 22,548 3
Orpington108 10916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley135 51,063 41,336 9
St Mary Cray134 7902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park117 8907 61,553 6
Farnborough & Crofton134 6746 101,144 10
Bromley Common & Holwood112 9775 91,421 7
Shortlands & Park Langley69 18549 151,109 11
Mottingham102 11711 11979 14
Plaistow82 13668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge84 12553 141,007 13
Chislehurst71 16583 13951 16
Hayes & Coney Hall80 14477 16880 17
Clock House60 19471 17972 15
Darwin75 15349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll70 17385 19669 20
Biggin Hill47 21447 18803 18
Chelsfield42 22382 20595 21
West Wickham53 20377 21582 22

Beckenham Town & Copers Cope Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202521
January 202537
December 202426
November 202423
October 202422
September 202435
August 202424
April 202426

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
January 202531
December 20248
November 202414
October 202429
September 202423
August 20243
April 202425

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202529
January 202523
December 202420
November 202427
October 202427
September 202433
August 202434
April 202429

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 202522
December 202416
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202513
January 202519
December 202430
November 202423
October 202411
September 202412
August 20247
April 202417

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Beckenham Town & Copers Cope in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope postcode area is presented below.

1. High Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Church Avenue (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour15
Drugs2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Coopers Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Kelsey Park Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hackington Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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