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 March 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crystal Palace & Anerley crime rate of 2.52 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Crystal Palace & Anerley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Trinity Mews with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Crystal Palace & Anerley has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 5th 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.

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
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
Bromley Common & Holwood112 9775 91,421 7
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

Crystal Palace & Anerley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202530
January 202543
December 202428
November 202438
October 202430
September 202441
August 202424
April 202427

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 20245
April 20246

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 202415
July 20242
April 20244

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 202412
November 202414
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202530
January 202523
December 202426
November 202427
October 202433
September 202443
August 202420
July 20244
June 20244
April 202430

A total of 284 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202535
January 202519
December 202422
November 202447
October 202433
September 202449
August 202414
April 202445

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 202513
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249
April 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20244

High Crime Locations Crystal Palace & Anerley in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting18
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person2
Public order1
3. Trinity Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
4. Derwent Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
5. Cranleigh Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
6. Brunswick Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
7. Crystal Palace Bus Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
8. Beverley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
9. Tovil Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mayfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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