Total Crime Rate
22.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northfield Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge , and the 145th 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 Northfield Close (BR1 2WZ) in the last 12 months was 22.0 per 1,000 residents and was 60.1% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northfield Close (BR1 2WZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pines Road, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodknoll Drive (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Piermont Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Northfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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