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Crime in Anerley

Anerley had 711 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 118.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 51 Bromley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% above the middle Bromley area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

SE20, Bromley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Anerley

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118.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 51Bromley rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common214 in 3 months

Month by month

204 Mar 235 Apr 229 May 232 Jun 263 Jul 216 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Anerley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21430%
anti-social behaviour16323%
vehicle crime7711%
theft598%
shoplifting507%
public order477%
burglary264%
drugs254%

Anerley against Bromley

TypeAnerley per 1,000Middle Bromley areaChange
Violence35.720.8▲ 11%
Burglary4.33.3▲ 13%
Vehicle crime12.910.9▲ 3%
Anti-social behaviour27.218▲ 16%
Theft and robbery15.77.4▲ 49%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crystal Palace144.9▼ 3%
New Beckenham141.2▼ 9%
Penge122.1▲ 13%
Anerley118.7▲ 6%
Sydenham110.3▲ 13%
South Norwood105.20%
Elmers End55.1▲ 27%
See every Bromley area ranked on the crime in Bromley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Anerley a safe area?

Anerley had about 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 51 Bromley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Anerley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (214), followed by anti-social behaviour (163) and vehicle crime (77).