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 July 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (82.61% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coopers Mews with total crimes: 13
  • Highland Croft with total crimes: 11
  • 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 areas in the Bromley.

    • 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 areas in the Bromley.

  • 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 July 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beckenham Town & Copers Cope)CrimesRank (Beckenham Town & Copers Cope)CrimesRank (Beckenham Town & Copers Cope)
Bromley Town295 11,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray275 21,319 32,630 2
Penge & Cator264 31,468 22,548 3
Orpington150 5916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley145 71,063 41,336 9
St Mary Cray150 6902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park135 9907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood137 8775 91,421 7
Farnborough & Crofton123 11746 101,144 10
Mottingham127 10711 11979 14
Shortlands & Park Langley90 14549 151,109 11
Plaistow111 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge107 13553 141,007 13
Chislehurst72 17583 13951 16
Clock House78 16471 17972 15
West Wickham79 15377 21582 22
Hayes & Coney Hall71 18477 16880 17
Biggin Hill64 19447 18803 18
Darwin57 21349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll59 20385 19669 20
Chelsfield53 22382 20595 21

Beckenham Town & Copers Cope Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202511
April 202514
March 202512
February 202514
January 202531
December 20248
November 202414
October 202429
September 202423
August 20243

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20259
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202523
May 202548
April 202535
March 202546
February 202529
January 202523
December 202420
November 202427
October 202427
September 202433
August 202434

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202532
May 202531
April 202525
March 202541
February 202521
January 202537
December 202426
November 202423
October 202422
September 202435
August 202424

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 202510
January 202522
December 202416
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202524
May 202521
April 202539
March 202526
February 202513
January 202519
December 202430
November 202423
October 202411
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Beckenham Town & Copers Cope in July 2025

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

1. Coopers Mews (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Highland Croft (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Robbery1
4. High Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
5. Church Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kelsey Park Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Heights (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
10. Parkwood (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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