Crime in Bromley South: statistics, rates and trends
1,489 crimes were recorded in Bromley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bromley South at a glance
- Crime trends in Bromley South
- Types of crime in Bromley South
- Bromley South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bromley South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bromley South
- Population and deprivation in Bromley South
- Questions about crime in Bromley South
- About this data
1,489 crimes were recorded in Bromley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 405 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bromley South has the 1,113th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bromley South | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,489 | 48,015 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.2 | 144.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,148 | 331,886 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bromley South was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,142 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,228). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 1,489 | 105.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,407 | 99.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,228 | 86.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,591 | 112.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,810 | 127.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,142 | 151.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,970 | 139.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,759 | 124.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,490 | 105.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 120 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 131 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 134 |
| December 2025 | 128 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bromley South 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in burglary (+90%) and vehicle crime (+44%). The largest falls were in other crime (-37%) and theft from the person (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 405 | 28.6 | 0.84 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 360 | 25.4 | 1.66 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 9.3 | 1.88 | +44% |
| Other theft | 93 | 6.6 | 1.03 | -21% |
| Drugs | 86 | 6.1 | 1.86 | +13% |
| Burglary | 78 | 5.5 | 1.56 | +90% |
| Theft from the person | 75 | 5.3 | 3.14 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 3.9 | 0.47 | +38% |
| Public order | 54 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Robbery | 48 | 3.4 | 2.51 | -14% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -37% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.1 | 1.29 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bromley South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bromley South recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bromley South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bromley South recorded 360 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bromley South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bromley South recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bromley South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bromley South recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bromley South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bromley South recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bromley South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bromley South recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bromley South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bromley South recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bromley South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bromley South recorded 60 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 up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bromley South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bromley South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bromley South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bromley South recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bromley South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bromley South recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bromley South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bromley South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bromley South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bromley South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bromley South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bromley South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bromley South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bromley South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromley South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley North | 1,917 | 150.9 | +43% |
| Lansbury | 3,130 | 137.7 | +31% |
| Mile End | 3,410 | 136.9 | +30% |
| Poplar | 1,187 | 169.9 | +61% |
| Bow West | 1,902 | 133.0 | +26% |
| Bow East | 2,766 | 132.9 | +26% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,511 | 111.2 | +6% |
| Limehouse | 945 | 145.5 | +38% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Violet Road | 140 |
| On or near Yeo Street | 124 |
| On or near Devas Street | 81 |
| On or near Twelvetrees Crescent | 73 |
| On or near Empson Street | 66 |
| On or near Furze Street | 63 |
| On or near Rounton Road | 62 |
| On or near Gale Street | 57 |
| On or near Maltings Close | 54 |
| On or near Chiltern Road | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bromley South 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 | 527 | 35.4% |
| Not recorded | 360 | 24.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bromley South has an estimated population of 14,148. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bromley South sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bromley South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.7% |
| Social rented homes | 44.5% |
| Private rented homes | 32.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.2% |
Is Bromley South a safe place to live?
Bromley South recorded 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (360).
Is crime in Bromley South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromley South was up 6% on the year before: 1,489 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,407 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bromley South?
Bromley South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.