Crime Rates at Forge Close, Bromley, BR2 7LL

Forge Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bromley Town , and the 313th lowest crime rate of 928 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 Forge Close (BR2 7LL) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 80.5% lower than the Bromley Town average (179.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Forge Close (BR2 7LL), the main crime hotspot is near B265. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.