Crime Rates at Marlow Close, London, SE20 7XP

Marlow Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Clock House , and the 345th 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 Marlow Close (SE20 7XP) in the last 12 months was 39.4 per 1,000 residents and was 33.9% lower than the Clock House average (59.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marlow Close (SE20 7XP), the main crime hotspot is near Love Lane. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.