Total Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Chislehurst , and the 59th lowest 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 This (BR7 6LU) in the last 12 months was 13.1 per 1,000 residents and was 78.8% lower than the Chislehurst average (61.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode BR7 6LU, the main crime hotspot is near Heathley End. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mead Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashfield Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Acorn Close | — |
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