Bromley Common and Holwood vs Oakwood

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bromley Common and Holwood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Oakwood Metropolitan Police Service

      Bromley Common and Holwood vs Oakwood Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bromley Common and Holwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,360 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      21.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oakwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,781 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromley Common and Holwood
      B Oakwood
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,360
      1,781
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,422
      1,785
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↓0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.2%
      38.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromley Common and Holwood
      B Oakwood
      Violent Crime
      517 ↑1%
      440 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      220 ↓3%
      362 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      89 ↑20%
      117 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      108 ↑4%
      261 ↓16%
      Burglary
      48 ↓6%
      126 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↓12%
      80 ↓4%
      Drugs
      47 ↑12%
      44 ↓6%
      Public Order
      95 ↓11%
      77 ↓6%
      Robbery
      14 ↓22%
      61 ↑74%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↓52%
      134 ↑94%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑0%
      45 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      9 ↑125%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓6%
      21 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromley Common and Holwood safer than Oakwood?

      Bromley Common and Holwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,360 crimes in the last 12 months. Oakwood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,781 crimes. Oakwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromley Common and Holwood vs Oakwood?

      Bromley Common and Holwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oakwood shows -0.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromley Common and Holwood and Oakwood?

      In Bromley Common and Holwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (517 incidents). In Oakwood, it is Violent Crime (440 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromley Common and Holwood and Oakwood?

      Bromley Common and Holwood recorded 220 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oakwood recorded 362. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bromley Common and Holwood vs Oakwood?

      Violent crime in Bromley Common and Holwood totalled 517 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 440 in Oakwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromley Common and Holwood and Oakwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromley Common and Holwood recorded 1,422 crimes (now 1,360, a change of -4.4%). Oakwood recorded 1,785 crimes previously (now 1,781, -0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromley Common and Holwood and Oakwood?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bromley Common and Holwood has a resolution rate of 21.2% and Oakwood has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromley Common and Holwood and Oakwood?

      Bromley Common and Holwood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Oakwood is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bromley Common and Holwood and Oakwood?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bromley Common and Holwood or Oakwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bromley Common and Holwood and Oakwood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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