Total Crime Rate
46.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whitehaven Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bromley Town , and the 414th 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 Whitehaven Close (BR2 0YA) in the last 12 months was 46.2 per 1,000 residents and was 74.0% lower than the Bromley Town average (177.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whitehaven Close (BR2 0YA), the main crime hotspot is near Aylesbury Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chiltern Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Newbury Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tavistock Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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