Total Crime Rate
29.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hayes Lane area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley , and the 229th lowest crime rate of 930 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 Hayes Lane (BR3 6SP) in the last 12 months was 29.0 per 1,000 residents and was 13.5% lower than the Shortlands & Park Langley average (33.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -14.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hayes Lane (BR3 6SP), the main crime hotspot is near Barnfield Wood Road. Police recorded 19 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Hayes Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Romanhurst Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodlea Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hayes Lane | Under investigation |
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