Total Crime Rate
60.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Princes Plain area has the 21st highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bromley Common & Holwood , and the 395th highest 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 Princes Plain (BR2 8LF) in the last 12 months was 60.4 per 1,000 residents and was 25.7% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Princes Plain (BR2 8LF), the main crime hotspot is near Lower Gravel Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Osprey Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bus/Coach Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bus/Coach Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Credenhall Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Barham Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Barham Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Church Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Credenhall Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Credenhall Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barham Close | Under investigation |
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