Total Crime Rate
8.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025South Hill Road area has the lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope , and the 18th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around South Hill Road (BR2 0RT) in the last 12 months was 8.3 per 1,000 residents and was 92.1% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average (104.8 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around South Hill Road (BR2 0RT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hayes Lane, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Green Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St Mary'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hayes Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hayes Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Romanhurst Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kingswood Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Green Close | Under investigation |
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