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 May 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beckenham Town & Copers Cope crime rate of 3.70 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (37.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Coopers Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 3.70 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beckenham Town & Copers Cope)CrimesRank (Beckenham Town & Copers Cope)CrimesRank (Beckenham Town & Copers Cope)
Bromley Town218 21,774 13,055 1
Penge & Cator276 11,468 22,548 3
St Paul's Cray206 31,319 32,630 2
Orpington114 9916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley151 51,063 41,336 9
St Mary Cray119 8902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park111 10907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood126 6775 91,421 7
Mottingham121 7711 11979 14
Farnborough & Crofton103 11746 101,144 10
Shortlands & Park Langley78 14549 151,109 11
Plaistow85 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge63 17553 141,007 13
Chislehurst84 13583 13951 16
Clock House74 15471 17972 15
Hayes & Coney Hall65 16477 16880 17
Biggin Hill59 18447 18803 18
Darwin41 22349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll51 19385 19669 20
Chelsfield45 20382 20595 21
West Wickham42 21377 21582 22

Beckenham Town & Copers Cope Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Beckenham Town & Copers Cope in May 2025

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

1. Church Avenue (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour10
Drugs1
2. Coopers Mews (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Highland Croft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Beckenham Junction (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Christ Church Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
9. High Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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