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Crime

Crime in New Beckenham

New Beckenham had 381 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 141.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 51 Bromley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 89% above the middle Bromley area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

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

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141.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 51Bromley rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common92 in 3 months

Month by month

147 Mar 135 Apr 136 May 137 Jun 132 Jul 112 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour9224%
violence8923%
vehicle crime7520%
theft277%
burglary236%
shoplifting185%
drugs144%
robbery133%

New Beckenham against Bromley

TypeNew Beckenham per 1,000Middle Bromley areaChange
Violence3320.8▼ 1%
Burglary8.53.3▼ 15%
Vehicle crime27.810.9▲ 56%
Anti-social behaviour34.118▲ 1%
Theft and robbery18.27.4▼ 4%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lower Sydenham186.1▲ 40%
Bellingham145.4▲ 17%
New Beckenham141.2▼ 9%
Bell Green130.3▲ 34%
Penge122.1▲ 13%
Sydenham110.3▲ 13%
Beckenham102.6▼ 19%
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 New Beckenham a safe area?

New Beckenham had about 141.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 51 Bromley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in New Beckenham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (92), followed by violence (89) and vehicle crime (75).