Crime in Bromley North: statistics, rates and trends
1,917 crimes were recorded in Bromley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 150.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bromley North at a glance
- Crime trends in Bromley North
- Types of crime in Bromley North
- Bromley North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bromley North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bromley North
- Population and deprivation in Bromley North
- Questions about crime in Bromley North
- About this data
1,917 crimes were recorded in Bromley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 150.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 510 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bromley North has the 423rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bromley North | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,917 | 48,015 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 150.9 | 144.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,703 | 331,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bromley North was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,917 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,131). Over the whole period it rose 63%, 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 | 1,917 | 150.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,851 | 145.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,659 | 130.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,340 | 105.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,131 | 89.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,442 | 113.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,325 | 104.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,249 | 98.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,176 | 92.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 168 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 162 |
| February 2026 | 184 |
| January 2026 | 148 |
| December 2025 | 155 |
| November 2025 | 157 |
| October 2025 | 168 |
| September 2025 | 166 |
| August 2025 | 168 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bromley North 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+35%) and burglary (+30%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-52%) and theft from the person (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 510 | 40.1 | 1.17 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 483 | 38.0 | 2.48 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 162 | 12.8 | 2.59 | +35% |
| Other theft | 113 | 8.9 | 1.39 | -1% |
| Public order | 110 | 8.7 | 1.30 | +22% |
| Burglary | 108 | 8.5 | 2.40 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 8.2 | 0.99 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 86 | 6.8 | 4.01 | -37% |
| Drugs | 83 | 6.5 | 2.00 | -17% |
| Robbery | 63 | 5.0 | 3.67 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -52% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.7 | 0.82 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.3 | 1.63 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bromley North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bromley North recorded 510 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bromley North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bromley North recorded 483 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bromley North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bromley North recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bromley North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bromley North recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bromley North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bromley North recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bromley North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bromley North recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bromley North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bromley North recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bromley North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bromley North recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bromley North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bromley North recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bromley North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bromley North recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bromley North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bromley North recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bromley North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bromley North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bromley North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bromley North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bromley North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bromley North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bromley North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bromley North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromley North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley South | 1,489 | 105.2 | -30% |
| Bow East | 2,766 | 132.9 | -12% |
| Bow West | 1,902 | 133.0 | -12% |
| Mile End | 3,410 | 136.9 | -9% |
| Lansbury | 3,130 | 137.7 | -9% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,511 | 111.2 | -26% |
| Poplar | 1,187 | 169.9 | +13% |
| Bethnal Green East | 4,233 | 168.6 | +12% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Merchant Street | 196 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 161 |
| On or near Harston Walk | 146 |
| On or near Devons Road | 132 |
| On or near Bow Church | 121 |
| On or near Old Brewery Road | 119 |
| On or near Campbell Road | 104 |
| On or near Bruce Road | 81 |
| On or near Wellington Way | 60 |
| On or near Reeves Road | 53 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bromley North 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 | 734 | 38.3% |
| Not recorded | 483 | 25.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 127 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Bromley North has an estimated population of 12,703. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bromley North sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bromley North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.0% |
| Social rented homes | 47.8% |
| Private rented homes | 27.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.6% |
Is Bromley North a safe place to live?
Bromley North recorded 150.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 510 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (483).
Is crime in Bromley North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromley North was up 4% on the year before: 1,917 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,851 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bromley North?
Bromley North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.