Crime in Bromley Common & Holwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,281 crimes were recorded in Bromley Common & Holwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bromley Common & Holwood
- Questions about crime in Bromley Common & Holwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (368), anti-social behaviour (358) and vehicle crime (156) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,070th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bromley Common & Holwood | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,281 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.7 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,378 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bromley Common & Holwood peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,700 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,262). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,281 | 73.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,400 | 80.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,455 | 83.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,306 | 75.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,417 | 81.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,423 | 81.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,700 | 97.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,262 | 72.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,311 | 75.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bromley Common & Holwood recorded notably more vehicle crime (81% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (84% below) and burglary (45% below). On the year before, public order rose from 62 to 87 and vehicle crime rose from 132 to 156, while shoplifting fell from 61 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 111 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 368 | 21.2 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 358 | 20.6 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 156 | 9.0 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Other theft | 91 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 87 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.3 | 8.5 | -62% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bromley Common & Holwood; 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 Bromley Common & Holwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickley & Sundridge | 987 | 51.1 | -31% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 886 | 52.0 | -29% |
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 629 | 44.5 | -40% |
| Bromley Town | 3,229 | 194.8 | +164% |
| Farnborough & Crofton | 1,296 | 68.7 | -7% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 937 | 59.6 | -19% |
| Chislehurst | 1,072 | 66.3 | -10% |
| West Wickham | 771 | 51.1 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Bromley Common & Holwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Turpington Close” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Turpington Close | 40 |
| On or near Rayfield Close | 38 |
| On or near Holbrook Way | 32 |
| On or near Whitebeam Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Link Way | 31 |
| On or near Walpole Road | 31 |
| On or near Bromley Common | 28 |
| On or near Mons Way | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Southborough Lane | 27 |
Of the 923 crimes in Bromley Common & Holwood with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 358 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 393 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 285 | 30.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Bromley Common & Holwood has an estimated population of 17,378 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bromley Common & Holwood average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bromley Common & Holwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bromley Common & Holwood a safe place to live?
Bromley Common & Holwood recorded 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,070th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Bromley Common & Holwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 368 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (358).
Is crime in Bromley Common & Holwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromley Common & Holwood was down 8% on the year before: 1,281 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,400 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bromley Common & Holwood?
About 17,378 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bromley Common & Holwood?
Bromley Common & Holwood 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.