Total Crime Rate
49.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broadwalk area has the 29th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield , and the 447th 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 Broadwalk (BR6 7RZ) in the last 12 months was 49.8 per 1,000 residents and was 11.8% lower than the Chelsfield average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broadwalk (BR6 7RZ), the main crime hotspot is near Leeds Close. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Leeds Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hawfield Bank | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Long Acre | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dorado Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Leeds Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hawfield Bank | — |
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