Crime Rate in Penge & Cator: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penge & Cator

The total recorded crimes in Penge & Cator, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 276 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penge & Cator crime rate of 3.17 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (73) incidents (28.07% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (35.29% increase)
Penge & Cator Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montague Mews with total crimes: 68
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket 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 May 2025 the Penge & Cator has recorded 276 crimes with crime rate of 3.17 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penge & Cator)CrimesRank (Penge & Cator)CrimesRank (Penge & Cator)
Bromley Town218 21,774 13,055 1
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
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

Penge & Cator Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 427 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 541 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202556
March 202565
February 202549
January 202548
December 202454
November 202459
October 202457
September 202450
August 202453
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202515
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 202411
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 287 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202512
March 20258
February 202518
January 202510
December 202415
November 202413
October 202416
September 202417
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 244 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Penge & Cator in May 2025

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

1. Montague Mews (Map)
Total68
Shoplifting57
Burglary10
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Robbery1
4. A234 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Raleigh Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
6. Whateley Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
7. Thesiger Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Avenue Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Pelham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Mersham Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1

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