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Crime in Elmstead

Elmstead had 109 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 51 Bromley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Bromley area. Crime was down 28% on the three months before.

BR7, Bromley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Elmstead

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62.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
32 of 51Bromley rank1st is the highest rate
-28%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

57 Mar 36 Apr 58 May 40 Jun 43 Jul 26 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2826%
anti-social behaviour2725%
vehicle crime1917%
shoplifting1110%
public order55%
burglary55%
theft55%
drugs33%

Elmstead against Bromley

TypeElmstead per 1,000Middle Bromley areaChange
Violence16.120.8▼ 30%
Burglary2.93.3–
Vehicle crime10.910.9▼ 17%
Anti-social behaviour15.518▼ 31%
Theft and robbery4.67.4▼ 38%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chinbrook144.4▲ 25%
Belmont104.9▲ 23%
Chislehurst West92.4▲ 23%
Coldharbour87.1▲ 16%
Edgebury73.1▲ 22%
Red Hill72.8▲ 28%
Elmstead62.7▼ 28%
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 Elmstead a safe area?

Elmstead had about 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 32 of 51 Bromley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Elmstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by anti-social behaviour (27) and vehicle crime (19).