WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in St Paul's Cray, Bromley

Comprehensive safety analysis for St Paul's Cray, localized within Bromley.

Total Crimes

254
trending_up +13.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

137.51per 1k
trending_up +2.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

17,311

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences71
Shoplifting45
Anti-social Behaviour43
Vehicle Crime22
Public Order21
Drug Offences12
Other Theft11
Burglary11
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Robbery3
Weapons Possession2
Other Crime2
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 30Public order: 2
32
On or near Shopping Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Burglary: 2
8
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 8
8
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2Vehicle crime: 2
8
On or near Leesons Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5
5
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 1
5
On or near Horsell Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Robin Way Map
Drugs: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2
4
On or near St Peters Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Arbrook Close Map
Drugs: 2Other theft: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Bromley district.

Local Rank

#22safest in Bromley

National Safety

Top 6%Riskiest

City Average

81.0per 1k

Local Policing

St Paul's Cray

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Local Priorities

There are a number of small housing estates that are housing persons considered to be at an increased risk of being cuckooed and exploited. The areas are well known for ASB namely fly tipping and inappropriate use of motor vehicles. There is also evidence of drug use/supply.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

The local policing team will address this by increasing patrols in the area and by working in partnership with the council, housing and other agencies to target known offenders. We will support victims and strive to safeguard those considered vulnerable. The team will work closely with Project Adder to make referrals for those struggling with substance abuse. We will use powers under the ASB, Crime and Policing Act to serve ABC’s and Community Protection Notices to curb offending. We will closely monitor outstanding offenders and execute arrest warrants.

Actioned: 24 May 2026

There has been a notable rise in the reporting of dog related offences across the ward. SPC ward accounts for 45% of all dog offences committed in Bromley over the past 6 months. Offences include dogs being dangerously out of control in both public and private settings, as well as possessing prohibited breeds without an exception certificate.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

The local policing team will be intelligence led, identifying hotspot locations and look to problem solve through targeted interventions, timely investigations and partnership working. We will also be proactive in encouraging responsible dog ownership at various community events and through Social Media messaging.

Actioned: 24 May 2026

Residents report excessive speed by motorists at various locations throughout the ward. Officers are committed to holding two speed awareness/enforcement operations across the ward cluster and where possible, will include input from Roads Transport Policing Command (RTPC) and utilize ANPR technology to identify offenders and contribute to road safety as part of our commitment to vision zero.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

Officers are tasked to carry out speeding operations at hotspot locations, identified through intelligence and local community feedback. These operations often involve working in partnership with Safer Transport and the Roads Policing Unit, who have access to specialist equipment/vehicles specific to the task. Officers are tasked with meeting roads policing objectives as part of Bromley Council's Community Impact Days.

Actioned: 24 May 2026

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