Total Crime Rate
70.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elmstead Lane area has the 60th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge , and the 333rd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Elmstead Lane (BR7 5EG) in the last 12 months was 70.9 per 1,000 residents and was 28.5% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elmstead Lane (BR7 5EG), the main crime hotspot is near Duggan Drive. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Duggan Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Elmstead Lane | Under investigation |
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