Crime in Bromley Common & Holwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,256 crimes were recorded in Bromley Common & Holwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bromley Common & Holwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Bromley Common & Holwood
- Types of crime in Bromley Common & Holwood
- Bromley Common & Holwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bromley Common & Holwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bromley Common & Holwood
- Population and deprivation in Bromley Common & Holwood
- Questions about crime in Bromley Common & Holwood
- About this data
1,256 crimes were recorded in Bromley Common & Holwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 356 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bromley Common & Holwood has the 2,129th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bromley Common & Holwood | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,256 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,378 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bromley Common & Holwood was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,696 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,256). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,256 | 72.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,438 | 82.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,451 | 83.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,304 | 75.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,393 | 80.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,438 | 82.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,696 | 97.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,277 | 73.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,279 | 73.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 114 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bromley Common & Holwood 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+33%) and vehicle crime (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-64%) and theft from the person (-58%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 356 | 20.5 | 0.60 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 337 | 19.4 | 1.26 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 153 | 8.8 | 1.79 | +11% |
| Other theft | 95 | 5.5 | 0.85 | -19% |
| Public order | 85 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -35% |
| Drugs | 47 | 2.7 | 0.83 | -35% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -64% |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.9 | 0.68 | -20% |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 0.37 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bromley Common & Holwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bromley Common & Holwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 26.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bromley Common & Holwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bromley Common & Holwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bromley Common & Holwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bromley Common & Holwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bromley Common & Holwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bromley Common & Holwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bromley Common & Holwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bromley Common & Holwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bromley Common & Holwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bromley Common & Holwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 11 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 down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bromley Common & Holwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 5 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bromley Common & Holwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 3 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bromley Common & Holwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bromley Common & Holwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromley Common & Holwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickley & Sundridge | 1,004 | 52.0 | -28% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 892 | 52.4 | -28% |
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 643 | 45.5 | -37% |
| Bromley Town | 3,175 | 191.5 | +165% |
| Farnborough & Crofton | 1,294 | 68.6 | -5% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 934 | 59.4 | -18% |
| Chislehurst | 1,056 | 65.3 | -10% |
| West Wickham | 781 | 51.7 | -28% |
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 Bromley Common & Holwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Turpington Close | 44 |
| On or near Rayfield Close | 37 |
| On or near Walpole Road | 36 |
| On or near Whitebeam Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Bromley Common | 30 |
| On or near Holbrook Way | 30 |
| On or near Link Way | 28 |
| On or near Southborough Lane | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Mons Way | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bromley Common & Holwood 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 | 397 | 31.6% |
| Not recorded | 337 | 26.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 286 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Bromley Common & Holwood has an estimated population of 17,378. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bromley Common & Holwood sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bromley Common & Holwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Bromley Common & Holwood a safe place to live?
Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 72.3 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 Bromley Common & Holwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (337).
Is crime in Bromley Common & Holwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromley Common & Holwood was down 13% on the year before: 1,256 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,438 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bromley Common & Holwood?
Bromley Common & Holwood 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 Bromley Common & Holwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.