Crime Rates at Bethersden Close, Beckenham, BR3 1PD

Bethersden Close area has the 31st highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope , and the 348th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Bethersden Close (BR3 1PD) in the last 12 months was 68.2 per 1,000 residents and was 34.7% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average (104.5 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bethersden Close (BR3 1PD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lawn Road, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sellindge Close (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.