Crime Rate in Bromley Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromley Town

The total recorded crimes in Bromley Town, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromley Town crime rate of 2.99 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-8.20% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-42.62% decrease)
Bromley Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Market Square with total crimes: 15
  • Elmfield Park with total crimes: 14

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 May 2025 the Bromley Town has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromley Town)CrimesRank (Bromley Town)CrimesRank (Bromley Town)
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
Biggin Hill59 18447 18803 18
Darwin41 22349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll51 19385 19669 20
Chelsfield45 20382 20595 21
West Wickham42 21377 21582 22

Bromley Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 553 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202561
March 202553
February 202563
January 202550
December 202460
November 202462
October 202442
September 202442
August 202453
July 20242
May 20249

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
January 20253
December 20249
November 202411
October 202415
September 202412
August 20248
May 20241

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 420 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

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

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202529
March 202522
February 202514
January 202517
December 202419
November 202417
October 202419
September 202413
August 202421
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 160 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202516
March 202512
February 202524
January 20259
December 202413
November 202414
October 20246
September 202412
August 20248
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bromley Town in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting23
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Robbery2
2. Market Square (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Elmfield Park (Map)
Total14
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. St Mark'S Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
6. Tetty Way (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
7. Ringer'S Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. East Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Masons Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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