Crime Rate in Clock House: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clock House

The total recorded crimes in Clock House, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clock House crime rate of 0.97 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 Clock House, encompassing approximately 76,365 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Clock House Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorset Road with total crimes: 6
  • Arrol Road with total crimes: 5
  • Croydon Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Clock House?

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

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Clock House demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 471 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clock House recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Clock House had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 972 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clock House recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clock House Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clock House has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Clock House crimes were 471. The crime rate of Clock House in 2024 was 6.17 (year) or 0.51 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clock House were around 972 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.73 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clock House)CrimesRank (Clock House)CrimesRank (Clock House)
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
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

Clock House Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202520
March 202518
February 202517
January 202514
December 202422
November 202413
October 202410
September 202414
August 202417
May 20241

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 202417
September 20249
August 202419

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 20259
February 202522
January 20258
December 202414
November 202424
October 202411
September 202417
August 20247

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Clock House in May 2025

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

1. Dorset Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Arrol Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
3. Croydon Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
5. Elmers End Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Birkbeck (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
7. Wimborne Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Piquet Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Ravenscroft Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Cator Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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