Total Crime Rate
217.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burnt Ash Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge , and the 65th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Burnt Ash Lane (BR1 5AF) in the last 12 months was 217.8 per 1,000 residents and was 295.0% 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 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 2 cases , down -60.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 32 (≈ 105.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burnt Ash Lane (BR1 5AF), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Gladwell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gladwell Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sandringham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sandringham Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Autumn Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burnt Ash Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Autumn Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Roslin Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Roslin Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pike Close | — |
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