Total Crime Rate
6.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill Close area has the lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst , and the 12th 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 Hill Close (BR7 6HZ) in the last 12 months was 6.4 per 1,000 residents and was 89.7% lower than the Chislehurst average (61.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Hill Close (BR7 6HZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Benson Mews, where police recorded 54 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Crockham Way (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Invicta Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Benson Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crockham Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mainridge Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Crockham Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Crockham Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crockham Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Invicta Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Crockham Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Benson Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Benson Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Crockham Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Hillview Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Townshend Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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