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- Crime Data · London
Southwark tops crime figures in south-east London for October
Southwark reported the highest number of criminal offences in south-east London during October, with 3,730 crimes logged. Theft was the most common offence, followed by violence against the person. Other boroughs in the region also saw significant crime figures.
London2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Violent Crime · Bromley
Bromley Londis owners targeted in suspected hate crime leaflets
Hundreds of leaflets containing unsubstantiated allegations have been distributed in Beckenham, targeting Pritesh and Himaliben Patel, who manage a local Londis store. The incident is being investigated by police as a suspected hate crime, with local MP Liam Conlon urging a thorough investigation.
Bromley3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Courts · Bromley
Bromley Councillor Dean Miller faces calls to resign after alleged comments
Bromley councillor Dean Miller has resigned from Reform UK after being covertly filmed making alleged remarks about King Charles and ethnic communities. Local political parties are now calling for his resignation from Bromley Council.
Bromley4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 - Crime Data · Bromley
Reform UK councillor Dean Miller filmed making racist comments
Reform UK councillor Dean Miller has been secretly recorded making racist and misogynistic comments, including referring to black children as 'animals' and claiming King Charles is a Muslim. The revelations have prompted calls for immediate action from party leader Nigel Farage.
Bromley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 65 - Violent Crime · Bromley
Male taken to hospital after Bromley High Street assault
A man was treated for injuries and taken to hospital after an assault in Bromley town centre on Friday, October 9. Paramedics were called to High Street shortly before midnight.
Bromley1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Courts · Bromley
Former HSBC executive banned after £5,911 train fare fraud
A former HSBC executive from Orpington has been banned from financial services after defrauding Southeastern of £5,911. Joseph Molloy used a ticketing scam and false discounts over 740 journeys, leading to a suspended prison sentence and a ban.
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Courts · BromleyBromley midwife banned after threats and inadequate pain relief
A midwife has been banned from her profession after threatening a mother during childbirth and failing to provide adequate pain relief. Adenike Simiat Balogun-Sadiq's misconduct occurred at Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley in July 2019.
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Violent Crime · BromleyTwo men bailed after Bromley fight involving glass bottle
Two men were arrested following a fight on Gravel Road in Bromley on Sunday, September 27. One man, aged 55, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and a 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both have since been bailed.
Bromley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 20- Crime Data · London
Four stabbed in Bromley, Edgware school locked down in September
Four men were stabbed in Bromley, a school in Edgware was locked down due to a rifle report, and a police officer was injured during a major organised crime operation in September. Other incidents included a rape report in Brixton and possible gunshots in Kenton.
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Four Men Stabbed in Bromley High Street Violence
Four men were stabbed in Bromley High Street on September 10 following a large-scale altercation. One victim was left in critical condition, and seven men were arrested as police launched an extensive investigation into the incident.
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Police search Beckenham park after indecent exposure report
A man is being sought by police after allegedly exposing himself at Harvington Sports Ground in Beckenham. Officers searched the area but could not locate the suspect, described as a white male in his 50s.
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Crime Data · BromleyGrant Culwick joins Kent Police most wanted list, Bromley urged to call
Kent Police have placed Grant Culwick, who has ties to Bromley and multiple Kent towns, on its most wanted list of 28 individuals as of September 2026. He is sought on a recall to prison and the public are asked to call 999 with reference 46/94076/26.
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Man arrested after school pupil targeted in e-bike robbery
Police arrested a man in Mottingham on suspicion of robbery after a school pupil was targeted. The suspect was spotted on Court Farm Road and detained on Beaconsfield Road following a pursuit.
Bromley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20 - Crime Data · London
Newham tops London knife crime league with 824 offences
Newham recorded the highest number of knife crime offences in London over the past year, with 824 incidents. Metropolitan Police data shows 13,649 knife-related offences across the capital between September 2025 and August 2026, with almost half of victims aged under 25.
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Violent Crime · BromleyBromley KFC stabbing: 14-year-old remanded over attack
A 14-year-old boy has been remanded into youth detention accommodation following a stabbing at a Bromley KFC. The incident on September 10th left four people injured and led to further arrests.
Bromley2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Policing · BromleyPCC Colin Sutton Cancels Theatre Tour After Resident Reaction
Reform UK Police and Crime Commissioner Colin Sutton has cancelled a 127-date theatre tour, including four London dates, after public criticism. Mr Sutton, a former Metropolitan Police detective, stated resident reaction and the time demands of his role prompted the decision.
Bromley3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · BromleyBoy, 14, charged after four injured in Bromley High Street stabbing
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with affray and threatening with an offensive weapon following a stabbing incident on Bromley High Street. Four people sustained stab wounds in the incident on Thursday, September 10.
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Community Safety · BromleyBromley town centre evacuated after hoax call
Buildings in Bromley town centre were evacuated on September 11 following a hoax call that prompted a significant emergency response. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident was a false alarm, with no statement to be issued due to the nature of the call.
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Violent Crime · BromleyEight arrested after Bromley KFC stabbing
Eight people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a multiple stabbing incident at a KFC restaurant on Bromley High Street. Four individuals, including a 21-year-old man and three teenagers, sustained stab wounds and were taken to hospital.
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Violent Crime · BromleySeven arrested after four stabbed in Bromley
Seven men have been arrested after four people were stabbed during an altercation on Bromley High Street. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 10, with one victim in critical condition and three others receiving hospital treatment.
Bromley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 65