Crime Rate in Bromley Common & Holwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromley Common & Holwood

The total recorded crimes in Bromley Common & Holwood, Bromley, UK in March 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromley Common & Holwood crime rate of 3.30 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 Bromley Common & Holwood, encompassing approximately 33,916 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bromley Common & Holwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cobham Close with total crimes: 6
  • Turpington Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bromley Common & Holwood?

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

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Bromley Common & Holwood reported a higher crime volume than the Bromley average, with 775 crimes compared to 758. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bromley Common & Holwood witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bromley Common & Holwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromley average, with 1,421 crimes compared to 1,307. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bromley Common & Holwood witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Bromley Common & Holwood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bromley Common & Holwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bromley Common & Holwood has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Bromley Common & Holwood crimes were 775. The crime rate of Bromley Common & Holwood in 2024 was 22.85 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromley Common & Holwood were around 1,421 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.90 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking 7 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
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope160 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray134 7902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park117 8907 61,553 6
Farnborough & Crofton134 6746 101,144 10
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

Bromley Common & Holwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202522
January 202528
December 202424
November 202418
October 202421
September 202422
August 202433
April 202421

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 202414
September 202414
August 20247
April 20249

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202527
January 202537
December 202438
November 202433
October 202438
September 202437
August 202427
April 202429

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
April 202410

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 202420
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
April 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 202512
December 202410
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247
April 20245

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
April 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bromley Common & Holwood in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bromley Common & Holwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cobham Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Turpington Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Southborough Lane (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Vehicle crime1
5. Waverley Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Birch Row (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Link Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Holmcroft Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Newton Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Victoria Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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