Crime in Bromley South: statistics, rates and trends
1,470 crimes were recorded in Bromley South in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bromley South
- Questions about crime in Bromley South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (411), anti-social behaviour (359) and vehicle crime (132) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,144th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bromley South | Tower Hamlets | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,470 | 48,202 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.9 | 145.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,148 | 331,886 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bromley South peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,094 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,259). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,470 | 103.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,427 | 100.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,259 | 89.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,538 | 108.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,816 | 128.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,094 | 148.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,042 | 144.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,719 | 121.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,550 | 109.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 133 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bromley South recorded notably more theft from the person (3.1 times the national rate), robbery (2.3 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (88% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (59% below) and criminal damage and arson (44% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 44 to 78 and vehicle crime rose from 84 to 132, while theft from the person fell from 102 to 74 and robbery fell from 57 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 411 | 29.1 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 359 | 25.4 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 9.3 | 5.0 | +57% |
| Other theft | 90 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Drugs | 81 | 5.7 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Burglary | 78 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +77% |
| Theft from the person | 74 | 5.2 | 1.7 | -27% |
| Public order | 57 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Robbery | 45 | 3.2 | 1.4 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bromley South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromley South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley North | 1,937 | 152.5 | +47% |
| Lansbury | 3,136 | 137.9 | +33% |
| Mile End | 3,537 | 142.0 | +37% |
| Poplar | 1,182 | 169.1 | +63% |
| Bow West | 1,938 | 135.5 | +30% |
| Bow East | 2,776 | 133.4 | +28% |
| St Dunstan's | 1,520 | 111.8 | +8% |
| Limehouse | 958 | 147.5 | +42% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Bromley South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Violet Road” (130).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Violet Road | 130 |
| On or near Yeo Street | 123 |
| On or near Devas Street | 81 |
| On or near Empson Street | 70 |
| On or near Twelvetrees Crescent | 69 |
| On or near Rounton Road | 65 |
| On or near Furze Street | 61 |
| On or near Maltings Close | 60 |
| On or near Gale Street | 58 |
| On or near Hannaford Walk | 50 |
Of the 1,111 crimes in Bromley South with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 359 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 515 | 46.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 289 | 26.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 87 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Bromley South has an estimated population of 14,148 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (67%, against 23%), more social housing (44%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bromley South average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bromley South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 67.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bromley South a safe place to live?
Bromley South recorded 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,144th 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 411 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (359).
Is crime in Bromley South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromley South was up 3% on the year before: 1,470 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,427 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bromley South?
About 14,148 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bromley South?
Bromley South 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.