Crime in Clock House: statistics, rates and trends
860 crimes were recorded in Clock House in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clock House at a glance
- Crime trends in Clock House
- Types of crime in Clock House
- Clock House compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clock House
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clock House
- Population and deprivation in Clock House
- Questions about crime in Clock House
- About this data
860 crimes were recorded in Clock House in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 220 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clock House has the 2,953rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clock House | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 860 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.7 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,640 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clock House was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,236 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (857). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 860 | 51.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 857 | 51.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 929 | 55.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 914 | 54.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,066 | 64.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,115 | 67.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,236 | 74.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,149 | 69.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 989 | 59.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clock House 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+58%) and burglary (+20%). The largest falls were in drugs (-17%) and criminal damage and arson (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 13.2 | 0.39 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 164 | 9.9 | 2.00 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +58% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -10% |
| Burglary | 49 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 2.8 | 0.41 | -15% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.3 | 0.72 | -17% |
| Public order | 39 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -11% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 0.80 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.8 | 0.46 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +33% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.4 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clock House
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clock House recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clock House
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clock House 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 10% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clock House
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clock House recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clock House
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clock House recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clock House
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clock House recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clock House
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clock House recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clock House
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clock House recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clock House
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clock House recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clock House
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clock House recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clock House
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clock House recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clock House
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clock House recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clock House
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clock House recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clock House
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clock House recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clock House
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clock House recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clock House, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clock House.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clock House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge & Cator | 2,687 | 132.9 | +157% |
| Kelsey & Eden Park | 1,469 | 87.0 | +68% |
| Crystal Palace & Anerley | 1,667 | 137.2 | +165% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,714 | 107.0 | +107% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 934 | 59.4 | +15% |
| West Wickham | 781 | 51.7 | +0% |
| Bromley Town | 3,175 | 191.5 | +271% |
| Plaistow | 1,104 | 84.5 | +64% |
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 Clock House over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westfield Road | 57 |
| On or near Dorset Road | 43 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Sidney Road | 33 |
| On or near Croydon Road | 32 |
| On or near Beckenham Road | 31 |
| On or near Wimborne Way | 20 |
| On or near Cedars Road | 17 |
| On or near Elmers End Road | 17 |
| On or near Cator Lane | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clock House 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 | 359 | 41.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 20.8% |
| Not recorded | 143 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Clock House has an estimated population of 16,640. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clock House sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clock House |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Clock House a safe place to live?
Clock House recorded 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Clock House?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (164).
Is crime in Clock House going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clock House was almost unchanged on the year before: 860 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 857 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clock House?
Clock House 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 Clock House. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.