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Crime in Upper Elmers End

Upper Elmers End had 224 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 51 Bromley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle Bromley area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

BR3, Bromley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Upper Elmers End

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71.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 51Bromley rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common52 in 3 months

Month by month

57 Mar 61 Apr 74 May 58 Jun 78 Jul 88 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5223%
anti-social behaviour4319%
vehicle crime4219%
shoplifting3616%
theft146%
public order104%
robbery104%
burglary63%

Upper Elmers End against Bromley

TypeUpper Elmers End per 1,000Middle Bromley areaChange
Violence16.620.8▼ 7%
Burglary1.93.3–
Vehicle crime13.410.9▲ 68%
Anti-social behaviour13.718▲ 2%
Theft and robbery10.27.4▲ 129%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shirley105.9▲ 14%
Beckenham102.6▼ 19%
Eden Park94▼ 6%
Upper Elmers End71.3▲ 17%
Elmers End55.1▲ 27%
Monks Orchard51▲ 11%
Park Langley27.2▲ 5%
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 Upper Elmers End a safe area?

Upper Elmers End had about 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 51 Bromley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upper Elmers End?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (52), followed by anti-social behaviour (43) and vehicle crime (42).