Total Crime Rate
134.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Holmbury Park area has the 20th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge , and the 146th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Holmbury Park (BR1 2WR) in the last 12 months was 134.2 per 1,000 residents and was 143.3% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 67.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Holmbury Park (BR1 2WR), the main crime hotspot is near Wood Lodge Gardens. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Holmbury Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wood Lodge Gardens | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wood Lodge Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wood Lodge Gardens | Under investigation |
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