MORELLO CLOSE, BR8 7WH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR8 7WH

MORELLO CLOSE, BR8 7WH, Sevenoaks has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.72 per 1,000 population. This BR8 7WH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR8 postcode area, which has experienced 157 crimes and a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR8 7WH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR8 7WH, encompassing approximately 3538 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR8 7WH area, explore the BR8 7WH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BR8 7WH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilac Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Hewett Place with total crimes: 5
  • Lavender Hill with total crimes: 4

MORELLO CLOSE, BR8 7WH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.65166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.26-33.33%
Public order31.130.00%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.59-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour65.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-40.00%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.9864.29%
Anti-social behaviour126.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.39400.00%
Public order41.41100.00%
Shoplifting31.1350.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.33-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour93.9612.50%
Vehicle crime22.54-50.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.4135.71%
Anti-social behaviour85.3760.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2650.00%
Public order61.70100.00%
Vehicle crime41.7033.33%
Burglary21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.02-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour53.9666.67%
Other theft51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.74-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.80300.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-40.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.1711.11%
Anti-social behaviour55.6525.00%
Public order41.41100.00%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.31-5.26%
Other theft45.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-20.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.335.56%
Criminal damage and arson55.37-54.55%
Other crime21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-66.67%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.090.00%
Public order73.110.00%
Vehicle crime61.980.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202423
June 202414
May 202419
April 202414
March 202417
February 202420
January 202418
December 202319
November 202318

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
November 20237

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR8 7WH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lilac Gardens
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hewett Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lavender Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wood End
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Azalea Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Mary'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lime Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Farm Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lynden Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Reeves Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Edwards Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sermon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Westharold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hart Dyke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hart Dyke Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Waterton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Apple Orchard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Leewood Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1