Crime Rate in Crystal Palace & Anerley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crystal Palace & Anerley

The total recorded crimes in Crystal Palace & Anerley, Bromley, UK in July 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crystal Palace & Anerley crime rate of 2.71 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 Crystal Palace & Anerley, encompassing approximately 53,520 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Crystal Palace & Anerley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Close with total crimes: 8
  • Bargrove Close with total crimes: 8
  • Ledrington Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Crystal Palace & Anerley?

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

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Crystal Palace & Anerley reported a higher crime volume than the Bromley average, with 1,063 crimes compared to 758. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crystal Palace & Anerley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Crystal Palace & Anerley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromley average, with 1,336 crimes compared to 1,307. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crystal Palace & Anerley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crystal Palace & Anerley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Crystal Palace & Anerley has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 2.71 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Crystal Palace & Anerley crimes were 1,063. The crime rate of Crystal Palace & Anerley in 2024 was 19.86 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crystal Palace & Anerley were around 1,336 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.96 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crystal Palace & Anerley)CrimesRank (Crystal Palace & Anerley)CrimesRank (Crystal Palace & Anerley)
Bromley Town295 11,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray275 21,319 32,630 2
Penge & Cator264 31,468 22,548 3
Orpington150 5916 51,791 4
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

Crystal Palace & Anerley 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (43 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202535
May 202555
April 202541
March 202533
February 202530
January 202543

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202541
May 202532
April 202523
March 202536
February 202530
January 202523

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 202514
April 202526
March 202520
February 202535
January 202519

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 20257

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 202513

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 20255
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20254
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 202511

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
January 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Crystal Palace & Anerley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Crystal Palace & Anerley postcode area is presented below.

1. Worcester Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bargrove Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery1
3. Ledrington Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Madeline Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Palace Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cranleigh Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Apple Yard (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Tower Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Westow Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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