Crime Rate in Biggin Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biggin Hill

The total recorded crimes in Biggin Hill, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biggin Hill crime rate of 3.81 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 Biggin Hill, encompassing approximately 15,504 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Biggin Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosehill Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sunningvale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bankside Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Biggin Hill?

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

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Biggin Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 447 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Biggin Hill recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Biggin Hill had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 803 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Biggin Hill recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Biggin Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Biggin Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Biggin Hill has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 3.81 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Biggin Hill crimes were 447. The crime rate of Biggin Hill in 2024 was 28.83 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Biggin Hill were around 803 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.79 (year) or 4.32 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Biggin Hill)CrimesRank (Biggin Hill)CrimesRank (Biggin Hill)
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
Bickley & Sundridge63 17553 141,007 13
Chislehurst84 13583 13951 16
Clock House74 15471 17972 15
Hayes & Coney Hall65 16477 16880 17
Darwin41 22349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll51 19385 19669 20
Chelsfield45 20382 20595 21
West Wickham42 21377 21582 22

Biggin Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202513
February 202515
January 202511
December 202418
November 202415
October 202419
September 202422
August 202418

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 202418
August 202410

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 202513
January 20258
December 202415
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 202410

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 202510
December 202416
November 202413
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Biggin Hill in May 2025

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

1. Rosehill Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sunningvale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bankside Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Flamborough Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eastern View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Churchill Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Maple Leaf Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. The Ridings (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Laurel Bank Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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