Crime in Bromley Town: statistics, rates and trends
3,175 crimes were recorded in Bromley Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 191.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bromley Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Bromley Town
- Types of crime in Bromley Town
- Bromley Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bromley Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bromley Town
- Population and deprivation in Bromley Town
- Questions about crime in Bromley Town
- About this data
3,175 crimes were recorded in Bromley Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 191.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 742 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bromley Town has the 225th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bromley Town | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,175 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 191.5 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,578 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bromley Town was highest in the year to July 2024 (3,423 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,887). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 3,175 | 191.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,978 | 179.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,423 | 206.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,324 | 200.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,197 | 192.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,071 | 185.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,072 | 185.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,959 | 178.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,887 | 174.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 287 |
| June 2026 | 256 |
| May 2026 | 255 |
| April 2026 | 252 |
| March 2026 | 258 |
| February 2026 | 299 |
| January 2026 | 225 |
| December 2025 | 284 |
| November 2025 | 273 |
| October 2025 | 250 |
| September 2025 | 282 |
| August 2025 | 254 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bromley Town 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in drugs (+78%) and anti-social behaviour (+26%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-26%) and theft from the person (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 742 | 44.8 | 1.31 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 527 | 31.8 | 3.84 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 490 | 29.6 | 1.93 | +26% |
| Public order | 280 | 16.9 | 2.54 | +26% |
| Other theft | 221 | 13.3 | 2.08 | -13% |
| Drugs | 212 | 12.8 | 3.91 | +78% |
| Vehicle crime | 164 | 9.9 | 2.01 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 155 | 9.3 | 5.53 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 7.3 | 1.08 | -26% |
| Robbery | 90 | 5.4 | 4.02 | +6% |
| Burglary | 85 | 5.1 | 1.45 | -6% |
| Other crime | 44 | 2.7 | 1.26 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.4 | 1.49 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.2 | 1.47 | -9% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bromley Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bromley Town recorded 742 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bromley Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bromley Town recorded 527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bromley Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bromley Town recorded 490 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bromley Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bromley Town recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bromley Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bromley Town recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bromley Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bromley Town recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bromley Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bromley Town recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bromley Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bromley Town recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bromley Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bromley Town recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bromley Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bromley Town recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bromley Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bromley Town recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bromley Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bromley Town recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bromley Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bromley Town recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bromley Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bromley Town recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bromley Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bromley Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromley Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 934 | 59.4 | -69% |
| Bickley & Sundridge | 1,004 | 52.0 | -73% |
| Plaistow | 1,104 | 84.5 | -56% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,256 | 72.3 | -62% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,714 | 107.0 | -44% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 892 | 52.4 | -73% |
| West Wickham | 781 | 51.7 | -73% |
| Kelsey & Eden Park | 1,469 | 87.0 | -55% |
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 Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 434 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 328 |
| On or near St Mark'S Road | 196 |
| On or near Market Square | 167 |
| On or near Elmfield Park | 156 |
| On or near Tetty Way | 122 |
| On or near Simpson'S Road | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Ringer'S Road | 72 |
| On or near Masons Hill | 71 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bromley Town 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 | 1,022 | 32.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 605 | 19.1% |
| Not recorded | 490 | 15.4% |
| Under investigation | 410 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 204 | 6.4% |
| Local resolution | 183 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 173 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.2% |
Bromley Town has an estimated population of 16,578. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bromley Town sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bromley Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 33.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Bromley Town a safe place to live?
Bromley Town recorded 191.5 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 Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 742 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (527).
Is crime in Bromley Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromley Town was up 7% on the year before: 3,175 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,978 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bromley Town?
Bromley Town 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 Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.