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.

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.

MeasureClock HouseBromleyEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202686029,2295,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents51.787.296.4
Change on previous 12 months+0%-1%-1%
Population16,640335,31958,797,018

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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202686051.796.4
Year to July 202585751.597.1
Year to July 202492955.897.7
Year to July 202391454.95.2
Year to July 20221,06664.1101.3
Year to July 20211,11567.0102.1
Year to July 20201,23674.3101.9
Year to July 20191,14969.1101.5
Year to July 201898959.4100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202679
June 202677
May 202673
April 202665
March 202678
February 202688
January 202659
December 202557
November 202563
October 202578
September 202580
August 202563

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 typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences22013.20.39-1%
Vehicle crime1649.92.00-10%
Anti-social behaviour1438.60.56+17%
Shoplifting573.40.41+58%
Other theft553.30.52-10%
Burglary492.90.83+20%
Criminal damage and arson462.80.41-15%
Drugs392.30.72-17%
Public order392.30.35-11%
Robbery181.10.80+20%
Theft from the person130.80.46+8%
Bicycle theft80.50.58+33%
Other crime70.40.20-50%
Possession of weapons20.10.12+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.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Clock House
Penge & Cator2,687132.9+157%
Kelsey & Eden Park1,46987.0+68%
Crystal Palace & Anerley1,667137.2+165%
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope1,714107.0+107%
Shortlands & Park Langley93459.4+15%
West Wickham78151.7+0%
Bromley Town3,175191.5+271%
Plaistow1,10484.5+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.

LocationCrimes
On or near Westfield Road57
On or near Dorset Road43
On or near Supermarket39
On or near Sidney Road33
On or near Croydon Road32
On or near Beckenham Road31
On or near Wimborne Way20
On or near Cedars Road17
On or near Elmers End Road17
On or near Cator Lane17

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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified35941.7%
Unable to prosecute suspect17920.8%
Not recorded14316.6%
Under investigation9210.7%
Status update unavailable303.5%
Awaiting court outcome293.4%
Local resolution121.4%
Action to be taken by another organisation60.7%
Court result unavailable50.6%
Offender given a caution20.2%
Offender given penalty notice10.1%
Formal action is not in the public interest10.1%

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.

MeasureClock House
Aged 0 to 1520.4%
Aged 16 to 6466.7%
Aged 65 and over13.0%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage66.9%
Social rented homes11.8%
Private rented homes21.4%
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.

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