Crime in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope: statistics, rates and trends
1,717 crimes were recorded in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope at a glance
- Crime trends in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
- Types of crime in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
- Beckenham Town & Copers Cope compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
- Demographics of Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
- Questions about crime in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (411), anti-social behaviour (355) and shoplifting (198) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,069th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,717 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.2 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,018 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope of any year here (1,717 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,717 | 107.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,689 | 105.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,408 | 87.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,381 | 86.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,514 | 94.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,583 | 98.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,657 | 103.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,658 | 103.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,551 | 96.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 124 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 161 |
| May 2026 | 173 |
| April 2026 | 171 |
| March 2026 | 163 |
| February 2026 | 113 |
| January 2026 | 113 |
| December 2025 | 134 |
| November 2025 | 144 |
| October 2025 | 155 |
| September 2025 | 129 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beckenham Town & Copers Cope recorded notably more robbery (2.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate) and burglary (72% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (37% below) and public order (25% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 46 to 71 and robbery rose from 40 to 54, while shoplifting fell from 243 to 198.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 411 | 25.7 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 355 | 22.2 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 198 | 12.4 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 195 | 12.2 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Other theft | 118 | 7.4 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Burglary | 98 | 6.1 | 3.6 | -1% |
| Public order | 80 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Drugs | 71 | 4.4 | 3.3 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Robbery | 54 | 3.4 | 1.4 | +35% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 2.4 | 1.7 | +5% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Beckenham Town & Copers Cope; the highest is Bromley Town (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest West Wickham (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beckenham Town & Copers Cope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey & Eden Park | 1,508 | 89.3 | -17% |
| Clock House | 864 | 51.9 | -52% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 937 | 59.6 | -44% |
| Penge & Cator | 2,624 | 129.8 | +21% |
| Plaistow | 1,104 | 84.5 | -21% |
| Bromley Town | 3,229 | 194.8 | +82% |
| Crystal Palace & Anerley | 1,642 | 135.1 | +26% |
| West Wickham | 771 | 51.1 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (193).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 193 |
| On or near Parking Area | 189 |
| On or near Church Avenue | 94 |
| On or near Nightclub | 81 |
| On or near High Street | 77 |
| On or near Kelsey Park Road | 75 |
| On or near Coopers Mews | 72 |
| On or near Purbeck Gardens | 49 |
| On or near Beckenham Junction | 31 |
| On or near Chislet Close | 31 |
Of the 1,362 crimes in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 355 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 647 | 47.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 318 | 23.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope has an estimated population of 16,018 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%) and less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beckenham Town & Copers Cope a safe place to live?
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope recorded 107.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,069th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 411 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (355).
Is crime in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope was up 2% on the year before: 1,717 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,689 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beckenham Town & Copers Cope?
About 16,018 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beckenham Town & Copers Cope?
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.