Crime Rate in Penge & Cator: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penge & Cator

The total recorded crimes in Penge & Cator, Bromley, UK in July 2025 are around 264 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penge & Cator crime rate of 3.03 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 Penge & Cator, encompassing approximately 87,199 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
Penge & Cator Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montague Mews with total crimes: 16
  • Queen Adelaide Road with total crimes: 9
  • Westbourne Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Penge & Cator?

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

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Penge & Cator reported a higher crime volume than the Bromley average, with 1,468 crimes compared to 758. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penge & Cator witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Penge & Cator experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromley average, with 2,548 crimes compared to 1,307. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Penge & Cator witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penge & Cator Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penge & Cator has recorded 264 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Penge & Cator crimes were 1,468. The crime rate of Penge & Cator in 2024 was 16.84 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penge & Cator were around 2,548 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.22 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penge & Cator)CrimesRank (Penge & Cator)CrimesRank (Penge & Cator)
Bromley Town295 11,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray275 21,319 32,630 2
Orpington150 5916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley145 71,063 41,336 9
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

Penge & Cator 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 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 527 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202556
May 202546
April 202534
March 202546
February 202536
January 202535
December 202441
November 202445
October 202440
September 202442
August 202462

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202522
May 202521
April 202513
March 202518
February 202513
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 653 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202558
May 202548
April 202556
March 202565
February 202549
January 202548
December 202454
November 202459
October 202457
September 202450
August 202453

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 346 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202529
May 202516
April 202528
March 202530
February 202517
January 202538
December 202426
November 202445
October 202444
September 202436
August 20247

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202519
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 202414
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20256
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202523
April 202512
March 20258
February 202518
January 202510
December 202415
November 202413
October 202416
September 202417
August 20245

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202516
May 20251
April 202515
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 202411
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 283 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202511
May 202573
April 202557
March 202519
February 202518
January 202516
December 202433
November 202415
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
January 20253
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 20248

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Penge & Cator in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Penge & Cator postcode area is presented below.

1. Montague Mews (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Queen Adelaide Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westbourne Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Raleigh Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
5. A234 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
6. Evelina Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
9. Maple Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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