Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eastmead Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge , and the 80th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Eastmead Close (BR1 2JG) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 72.2% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
In the area around Eastmead Close (BR1 2JG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Stratford House Avenue, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Stratford House Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Northfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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