Crime in Bromley North: statistics, rates and trends
1,937 crimes were recorded in Bromley North in the 12 months to August 2026, 152.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bromley North
- Questions about crime in Bromley North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (514), anti-social behaviour (501) and vehicle crime (157) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 413th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bromley North | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,937 | 48,202 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 152.5 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,703 | 331,886 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bromley North of any year here (1,937 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 63%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,937 | 152.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,831 | 144.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,733 | 136.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,323 | 104.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,164 | 91.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,383 | 108.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,365 | 107.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,260 | 99.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,188 | 93.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 188 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bromley North recorded notably more theft from the person (3.9 times the national rate), robbery (3.6 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (47% below). On the year before, public order rose from 86 to 109 and burglary rose from 83 to 105, while criminal damage and arson fell from 103 to 45 and theft from the person fell from 122 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 514 | 40.5 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 501 | 39.4 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 157 | 12.4 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 9.1 | 8.5 | +21% |
| Other theft | 115 | 9.1 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 109 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Burglary | 105 | 8.3 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Theft from the person | 84 | 6.6 | 1.7 | -31% |
| Drugs | 82 | 6.5 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Robbery | 63 | 5.0 | 1.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -56% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bromley North; the highest is Bethnal Green East (170.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Bromley South (103.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromley North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley South | 1,470 | 103.9 | -32% |
| Bow East | 2,776 | 133.4 | -13% |
| Bow West | 1,938 | 135.5 | -11% |
| Mile End | 3,537 | 142.0 | -7% |
| Lansbury | 3,136 | 137.9 | -10% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,520 | 111.8 | -27% |
| Poplar | 1,182 | 169.1 | +11% |
| Bethnal Green East | 4,281 | 170.5 | +12% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Bromley North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Merchant Street” (191).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Merchant Street | 191 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 165 |
| On or near Harston Walk | 159 |
| On or near Devons Road | 126 |
| On or near Old Brewery Road | 125 |
| On or near Bow Church | 119 |
| On or near Campbell Road | 106 |
| On or near Bruce Road | 83 |
| On or near Wellington Way | 64 |
| On or near Reeves Road | 58 |
Of the 1,436 crimes in Bromley North with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 501 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 730 | 50.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 299 | 20.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 126 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Bromley North has an estimated population of 12,703 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (48%, against 17%), more households without a car (63%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bromley North average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bromley North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 63.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 47.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bromley North a safe place to live?
Bromley North recorded 152.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 413th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Bromley North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 514 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (501).
Is crime in Bromley North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromley North was up 6% on the year before: 1,937 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,831 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bromley North?
About 12,703 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bromley North?
Bromley North 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.