Total Crime Rate
60.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakfield Lane area has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bromley Common & Holwood , and the 393rd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oakfield Lane (BR2 6BY) in the last 12 months was 60.6 per 1,000 residents and was 25.4% lower than the Bromley Common & Holwood average (81.3 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakfield Lane (BR2 6BY), the main crime hotspot is near Keston Avenue. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Keston Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Oakfield Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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