Crime in Bickley & Sundridge: statistics, rates and trends
987 crimes were recorded in Bickley & Sundridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bickley & Sundridge
- Questions about crime in Bickley & Sundridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (241), anti-social behaviour (192) and vehicle crime (155) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,979th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bickley & Sundridge | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 987 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.1 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,306 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bickley & Sundridge peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,327 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (980). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 987 | 51.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,055 | 54.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,006 | 52.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 998 | 51.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 980 | 50.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,327 | 68.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,316 | 68.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,225 | 63.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,187 | 61.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bickley & Sundridge recorded notably more vehicle crime (62% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (64% below) and shoplifting (63% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 25 to 41 and shoplifting rose from 45 to 60, while burglary fell from 79 to 49 and other theft fell from 89 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 12.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 9.9 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 155 | 8.0 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Public order | 68 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 61 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Burglary | 49 | 2.5 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Drugs | 41 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +64% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bickley & Sundridge; the highest is Bromley Town (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Petts Wood & Knoll (44.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bickley & Sundridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Town | 3,229 | 194.8 | +281% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,281 | 73.7 | +44% |
| Plaistow | 1,104 | 84.5 | +65% |
| Chislehurst | 1,072 | 66.3 | +30% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 937 | 59.6 | +17% |
| Mottingham | 1,282 | 114.4 | +124% |
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 629 | 44.5 | -13% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 886 | 52.0 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Bickley & Sundridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 75 |
| On or near Freelands Road | 62 |
| On or near Upper Park Road | 29 |
| On or near Wood Lodge Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Homefield Road | 21 |
| On or near Lewes Road | 19 |
| On or near Minster Road | 19 |
| On or near Garden Road | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
Of the 795 crimes in Bickley & Sundridge with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 192 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 375 | 47.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 211 | 26.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Bickley & Sundridge has an estimated population of 19,306 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bickley & Sundridge average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bickley & Sundridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bickley & Sundridge a safe place to live?
Bickley & Sundridge recorded 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,979th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Bickley & Sundridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Bickley & Sundridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bickley & Sundridge was down 6% on the year before: 987 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,055 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bickley & Sundridge?
About 19,306 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bickley & Sundridge?
Bickley & Sundridge 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.