Crime in Bickley & Sundridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,004 crimes were recorded in Bickley & Sundridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bickley & Sundridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Bickley & Sundridge
- Types of crime in Bickley & Sundridge
- Bickley & Sundridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bickley & Sundridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bickley & Sundridge
- Population and deprivation in Bickley & Sundridge
- Questions about crime in Bickley & Sundridge
- About this data
1,004 crimes were recorded in Bickley & Sundridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 247 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bickley & Sundridge has the 2,938th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bickley & Sundridge | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,004 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,306 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bickley & Sundridge was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,345 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (981). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,004 | 52.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,034 | 53.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 985 | 51.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,018 | 52.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 981 | 50.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,345 | 69.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,326 | 68.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,188 | 61.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,203 | 62.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
| August 2025 | 107 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bickley & Sundridge over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+36%) and anti-social behaviour (+14%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 12.8 | 0.37 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 9.8 | 0.64 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 165 | 8.5 | 1.74 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -10% |
| Other theft | 65 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -25% |
| Public order | 60 | 3.1 | 0.47 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 3.0 | 0.36 | +7% |
| Burglary | 45 | 2.3 | 0.66 | -44% |
| Drugs | 34 | 1.8 | 0.54 | +36% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.8 | 0.58 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bickley & Sundridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bickley & Sundridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bickley & Sundridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bickley & Sundridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bickley & Sundridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bickley & Sundridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bickley & Sundridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bickley & Sundridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bickley & Sundridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bickley & Sundridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bickley & Sundridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bickley & Sundridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bickley & Sundridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bickley & Sundridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bickley & Sundridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bickley & Sundridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bickley & Sundridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bickley & Sundridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Town | 3,175 | 191.5 | +268% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,256 | 72.3 | +39% |
| Plaistow | 1,104 | 84.5 | +62% |
| Chislehurst | 1,056 | 65.3 | +26% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 934 | 59.4 | +14% |
| Mottingham | 1,309 | 116.8 | +125% |
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 643 | 45.5 | -13% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 892 | 52.4 | +1% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bickley & Sundridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Freelands Road | 58 |
| On or near Upper Park Road | 30 |
| On or near Homefield Road | 29 |
| On or near Lewes Road | 26 |
| On or near Wood Lodge Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Minster Road | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Garden Road | 18 |
| On or near Cloisters Avenue | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bickley & Sundridge over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 404 | 40.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 207 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 189 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bickley & Sundridge has an estimated population of 19,306. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bickley & Sundridge sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bickley & Sundridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Bickley & Sundridge a safe place to live?
Bickley & Sundridge recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bickley & Sundridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (189).
Is crime in Bickley & Sundridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bickley & Sundridge was down 3% on the year before: 1,004 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,034 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bickley & Sundridge?
Bickley & Sundridge is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bickley & Sundridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.