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Crime in Beckenham

Beckenham had 395 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 51 Bromley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle Bromley area. Crime was down 19% on the three months before.

BR3, Bromley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Beckenham

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102.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 51Bromley rank1st is the highest rate
-19%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common98 in 3 months

Month by month

169 Mar 164 Apr 157 May 153 Jun 131 Jul 111 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9825%
anti-social behaviour8221%
vehicle crime5714%
shoplifting3910%
theft308%
public order215%
burglary205%
drugs154%

Beckenham against Bromley

TypeBeckenham per 1,000Middle Bromley areaChange
Violence25.520.8▲ 8%
Burglary5.23.3▼ 35%
Vehicle crime14.810.9▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour21.318▲ 1%
Theft and robbery13.87.4▼ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Beckenham141.2▼ 9%
Penge122.1▲ 13%
Beckenham102.6▼ 19%
Eden Park94▼ 6%
Shortlands73.4▲ 3%
Upper Elmers End71.3▲ 17%
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 Beckenham a safe area?

Beckenham had about 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 51 Bromley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Beckenham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (98), followed by anti-social behaviour (82) and vehicle crime (57).