Bromley South vs Brownswood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bromley South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Brownswood Metropolitan Police Service

      Bromley South vs Brownswood Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bromley South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,599 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brownswood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,799 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      34% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromley South
      B Brownswood
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,599
      15,799
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,814
      16,090
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↓1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.3%
      34%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromley South
      B Brownswood
      Violent Crime
      3,997 ↑11%
      3,309 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,578 ↑1%
      3,911 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      1,102 ↑7%
      1,155 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,180 ↑3%
      780 ↓18%
      Burglary
      756 ↑5%
      663 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      721 ↑3%
      686 ↑9%
      Drugs
      919 ↑31%
      1,077 ↑42%
      Public Order
      799 ↑2%
      890 ↑20%
      Robbery
      495 ↓2%
      653 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      701 ↑7%
      555 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      860 ↓8%
      1,610 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      223 ↓10%
      271 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      89 ↑17%
      103 ↑49%
      Other Crime
      179 ↓2%
      136 ↑12%
      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 South safer than Brownswood?

      Bromley South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,599 crimes in the last 12 months. Brownswood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 15,799 crimes. Brownswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromley South vs Brownswood?

      Bromley South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Brownswood shows -1.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromley South and Brownswood?

      In Bromley South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,997 incidents). In Brownswood, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,911 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromley South and Brownswood?

      Bromley South recorded 3,578 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brownswood recorded 3,911. 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 South vs Brownswood?

      Violent crime in Bromley South totalled 3,997 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,309 in Brownswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromley South and Brownswood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromley South recorded 14,814 crimes (now 15,599, a change of +5.3%). Brownswood recorded 16,090 crimes previously (now 15,799, -1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromley South and Brownswood?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 35.3% and Brownswood has 34%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromley South and Brownswood?

      Bromley South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Brownswood 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 South and Brownswood?

      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 South or Brownswood on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.