Crime Rates at Ash Grove, West Wickham, BR4 0QL

Ash Grove area has the 25th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley , and the 316th lowest 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 Ash Grove (BR4 0QL) in the last 12 months was 35.7 per 1,000 residents and was 6.4% higher than the Shortlands & Park Langley average (33.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ash Grove (BR4 0QL), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 135 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.