LETCHWORTH CLOSE, BR2 9BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR2 9BD

LETCHWORTH CLOSE, BR2 9BD, Bromley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population. This BR2 9BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR2 postcode area, which has experienced 261 crimes and a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR2 9BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR2 9BD, encompassing approximately 2560 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BR2 9BD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Fair Acres with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Hayes Road with total crimes: 3

LETCHWORTH CLOSE, BR2 9BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.64400.00%
Drugs31.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1750.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR2 9BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fair Acres
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hayes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Cornford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Letchworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Letchworth Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Hayes Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mapleton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Elvington Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1