Crime Rate in Bromley Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromley Town

The total recorded crimes in Bromley Town, Bromley, UK in July 2025 are around 295 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromley Town crime rate of 4.05 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 Town, encompassing approximately 72,800 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (74.07% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Bromley Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 39
  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 20
  • Market Square with total crimes: 20

How safe is Bromley Town?

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

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Bromley Town reported a higher crime volume than the Bromley average, with 1,774 crimes compared to 758. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bromley Town witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Bromley Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromley average, with 3,055 crimes compared to 1,307. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bromley Town witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bromley Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bromley Town has recorded 295 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Bromley Town crimes were 1,774. The crime rate of Bromley Town in 2024 was 24.37 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromley Town were around 3,055 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.96 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromley Town)CrimesRank (Bromley Town)CrimesRank (Bromley Town)
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
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope160 4858 81,373 8
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

Bromley Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (61 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202511
May 20251
April 202516
March 202512
February 202524
January 20259
December 202413
November 202414
October 20246
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
May 202521
April 20258
March 202515
February 202512
January 202513
December 20248
November 202415
October 202417
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 690 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202594
June 202554
May 202556
April 202561
March 202553
February 202563
January 202550
December 202460
November 202462
October 202442
September 202442
August 202453

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202539
May 202535
April 202532
March 202534
February 202534
January 202532
December 202436
November 202430
October 202427
September 202420
August 202436

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202520
May 202513
April 202529
March 202522
February 202514
January 202517
December 202419
November 202417
October 202419
September 202413
August 202421

A total of 240 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202524
May 202513
April 202519
March 202518
February 202515
January 202526
December 202423
November 202423
October 202421
September 202422
August 202412

A total of 498 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202540
May 202535
April 202561
March 202544
February 202530
January 202542
December 202453
November 202445
October 202453
September 202436
August 202421

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 198 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202514
April 202512
March 202518
February 202521
January 202511
December 202416
November 202427
October 202421
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20255
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
January 20253
December 20249
November 202411
October 202415
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20257
April 20259
March 20253
February 20259
January 20256
December 202412
November 202410
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bromley Town in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting22
Public order8
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Mark'S Road (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Market Square (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
4. Florence Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Walters Yard (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Elmfield Park (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Tetty Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
9. East Street (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
10. Ringer'S Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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