Crime in Clock House: statistics, rates and trends
864 crimes were recorded in Clock House in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clock House
- Questions about crime in Clock House
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (229), vehicle crime (156) and anti-social behaviour (146) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,948th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Clock House | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 864 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.9 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,640 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clock House peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,227 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (843). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 864 | 51.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 843 | 50.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 911 | 54.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 923 | 55.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,073 | 64.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,120 | 67.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,227 | 73.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,133 | 68.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 997 | 59.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clock House recorded notably more vehicle crime (89% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (66% below) and public order (63% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 36 to 59 and anti-social behaviour rose from 114 to 146, while criminal damage and arson fell from 55 to 38 and drugs fell from 47 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 13.8 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 156 | 9.4 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +64% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Public order | 41 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clock House; the highest is Bromley Town (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest West Wickham (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clock House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge & Cator | 2,624 | 129.8 | +150% |
| Kelsey & Eden Park | 1,508 | 89.3 | +72% |
| Crystal Palace & Anerley | 1,642 | 135.1 | +160% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,717 | 107.2 | +106% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 937 | 59.6 | +15% |
| West Wickham | 771 | 51.1 | -2% |
| Bromley Town | 3,229 | 194.8 | +275% |
| Plaistow | 1,104 | 84.5 | +63% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Clock House over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westfield Road” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westfield Road | 58 |
| On or near Dorset Road | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Beckenham Road | 36 |
| On or near Sidney Road | 36 |
| On or near Croydon Road | 30 |
| On or near Wimborne Way | 19 |
| On or near Elmers End Road | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Queensgate Mews | 17 |
Of the 718 crimes in Clock House with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 146 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 361 | 50.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 177 | 24.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Clock House has an estimated population of 16,640 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clock House average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clock House | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clock House a safe place to live?
Clock House recorded 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,948th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Clock House?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (156).
Is crime in Clock House going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clock House was up 2% on the year before: 864 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 843 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clock House?
About 16,640 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clock House?
Clock House 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.