Total Crime Rate
32.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Augustines Avenue area has the 40th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge , and the 266th 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 St Augustines Avenue (BR2 8AG) in the last 12 months was 32.2 per 1,000 residents and was 41.7% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Augustines Avenue (BR2 8AG), the main crime hotspot is near Mons Way. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cranford Mews | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Herbert Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Birdham Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Austin Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Lavender Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | St Augustine'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Salisbury Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Augustine'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Moorcroft Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mayfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brooklyn Road | — |
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