Crime Rate in Bickley & Sundridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bickley & Sundridge

The total recorded crimes in Bickley & Sundridge, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bickley & Sundridge crime rate of 1.38 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 Bickley & Sundridge, encompassing approximately 45,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Bickley & Sundridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Edward Road with total crimes: 3
  • Falcon Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bickley & Sundridge?

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

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Bickley & Sundridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 553 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bickley & Sundridge recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Bickley & Sundridge had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 1,007 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bickley & Sundridge recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Bickley & Sundridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bickley & Sundridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bickley & Sundridge has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Bickley & Sundridge crimes were 553. The crime rate of Bickley & Sundridge in 2024 was 12.09 (year) or 1.01 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bickley & Sundridge were around 1,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.01 (year) or 1.83 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bickley & Sundridge)CrimesRank (Bickley & Sundridge)CrimesRank (Bickley & Sundridge)
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
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope154 4858 81,373 8
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
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

Bickley & Sundridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202511
February 20258
January 202515
December 202415
November 202415
October 202412
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 202510
January 202515
December 202417
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 202519
February 202519
January 202514
December 202415
November 202417
October 202418
September 202425
August 202411

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 202511
December 20245
November 202410
October 202414
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20259
February 202513
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242

High Crime Locations Bickley & Sundridge in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Edward Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Falcon Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Homemead Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nichol Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dairy Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Edward Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tylney Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ellen Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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