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 May 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crystal Palace & Anerley crime rate of 2.82 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (34.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Crystal Palace & Anerley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10
  • Crystal Palace Bus Station with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Crystal Palace & Anerley has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 2.82 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crystal Palace & Anerley)CrimesRank (Crystal Palace & Anerley)CrimesRank (Crystal Palace & Anerley)
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
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

Crystal Palace & Anerley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202541
March 202533
February 202530
January 202543
December 202428
November 202438
October 202430
September 202441
August 202424

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202523
March 202536
February 202530
January 202523
December 202426
November 202427
October 202433
September 202443
August 202420
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 202415
July 20242

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 202412
November 202414
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 279 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202526
March 202520
February 202535
January 202519
December 202422
November 202447
October 202433
September 202449
August 202414

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 202513
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crystal Palace Bus Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Theft from the person1
4. Weighton Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
5. Betts Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cranleigh Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alma Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Tovil Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. George Groves Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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