Total Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elmstead Glade area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge , and the 140th 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 Elmstead Glade (BR7 5DX) in the last 12 months was 21.6 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elmstead Glade (BR7 5DX), the main crime hotspot is near Melanda Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Elmstead Lane | Under investigation |
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