Total Crime Rate
76.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Andover Road area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farnborough & Crofton , and the 303rd highest 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 Andover Road (BR6 8BP) in the last 12 months was 76.2 per 1,000 residents and was 21.8% higher than the Farnborough & Crofton average (62.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 39.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Andover Road (BR6 8BP), the main crime hotspot is near Vanburgh Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Thorpe Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eccleston Close | Under investigation |
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