Total Crime Rate
25.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Onslow Crescent area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge , and the 180th 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 Onslow Crescent (BR7 5RW) in the last 12 months was 25.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.2% lower than the Bickley & Sundridge average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Onslow Crescent (BR7 5RW), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Place. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Mill Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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