Total Crime Rate
30.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Merton Gardens area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge , and the 250th 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 Merton Gardens (BR5 1DA) in the last 12 months was 30.6 per 1,000 residents and was 44.4% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Merton Gardens (BR5 1DA), the main crime hotspot is near Franks Wood Avenue. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bickley & Sundridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langley Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Woodhurst Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
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