Crime Rate in St Mary Cray: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Mary Cray

The total recorded crimes in St Mary Cray, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mary Cray crime rate of 2.86 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 St Mary Cray, encompassing approximately 41,624 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
St Mary Cray Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Hythe Close with total crimes: 5
  • Tillingbourne Green with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Mary Cray?

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

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, St Mary Cray reported a higher crime volume than the Bromley average, with 902 crimes compared to 758. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Mary Cray witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, St Mary Cray experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromley average, with 1,563 crimes compared to 1,307. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Mary Cray witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, St Mary Cray has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Mary Cray Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Mary Cray has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 2.86 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total St Mary Cray crimes were 902. The crime rate of St Mary Cray in 2024 was 21.67 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Mary Cray were around 1,563 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.55 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mary Cray)CrimesRank (St Mary Cray)CrimesRank (St Mary Cray)
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
Crystal Palace & Anerley151 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope154 4858 81,373 8
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

St Mary Cray Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202557
March 202533
February 202542
January 202543
December 202433
November 202437
October 202444
September 202427
August 202431
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202522
March 202512
February 202514
January 202514
December 202418
November 202416
October 202425
September 202418
August 20247

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202531
March 202530
February 202519
January 202517
December 202421
November 202414
October 202415
September 202421
August 202431

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202519
March 202516
February 202512
January 202510
December 20248
November 202412
October 202419
September 202416
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
February 20256
January 202511
December 20249
November 202411
October 202428
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations St Mary Cray in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Mary Cray postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Hythe Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Other theft2
3. Tillingbourne Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Goodmead Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
6. Highlands Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. Meath Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lockesley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oakdene Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Lower Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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