Bromley South vs Centenary

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
      8/100
      Centenary Metropolitan Police Service

      Bromley South vs Centenary 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Centenary
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,571 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      22.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromley South
      B Centenary
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,599
      3,571
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,814
      3,680
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.3%
      22.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromley South
      B Centenary
      Violent Crime
      3,997 ↑11%
      995 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,578 ↑1%
      732 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      1,102 ↑7%
      235 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,180 ↑3%
      368 ↓13%
      Burglary
      756 ↑5%
      354 ↑78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      721 ↑3%
      170 ↑8%
      Drugs
      919 ↑31%
      158 ↑16%
      Public Order
      799 ↑2%
      140 ↓2%
      Robbery
      495 ↓2%
      83 ↑41%
      Shoplifting
      701 ↑7%
      123 ↓72%
      Theft from Person
      860 ↓8%
      145 ↑39%
      Bicycle Theft
      223 ↓10%
      9 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      89 ↑17%
      16 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      179 ↓2%
      43 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Centenary is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromley South safer than Centenary?

      Bromley South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,599 crimes in the last 12 months. Centenary has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,571 crimes. Centenary scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromley South vs Centenary?

      Bromley South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Centenary shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bromley South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,997 incidents). In Centenary, it is Violent Crime (995 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bromley South recorded 3,578 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Centenary recorded 732. 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 Centenary?

      Violent crime in Bromley South totalled 3,997 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 995 in Centenary. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromley South and Centenary 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%). Centenary recorded 3,680 crimes previously (now 3,571, -3%).

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

      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 Centenary has 22.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromley South and Centenary?

      Bromley South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Centenary 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 Centenary?

      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 Centenary on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bromley South and Centenary. 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.