BN26 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26

BN26, Wealden has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BN26 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BN26, encompassing approximately 13146 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BN26 Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 11
  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

BN26 Crime Map

Postcodes in BN26

The postcode district are associated with the BN26, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BN26 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.2425.00%
Shoplifting151.90114.29%
Anti-social behaviour121.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9180.00%
Vehicle crime60.680.00%
Public order60.46-33.33%
Other theft30.46-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%
Burglary10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.175.26%
Anti-social behaviour161.52-23.81%
Public order91.2212.50%
Other theft70.680.00%
Shoplifting70.53-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-37.50%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.08-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.0010.53%
Violence and sexual offences191.60-24.00%
Shoplifting181.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3760.00%
Public order80.6114.29%
Other theft70.6140.00%
Vehicle crime40.53-20.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Burglary20.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting307.6187.50%
Violence and sexual offences252.2813.64%
Anti-social behaviour191.905.56%
Public order71.4575.00%
Other theft50.5325.00%
Vehicle crime50.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.38-28.57%
Burglary40.38100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.0929.41%
Anti-social behaviour181.6763.64%
Shoplifting161.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.22250.00%
Other theft40.53100.00%
Public order40.30-42.86%
Drugs30.3050.00%
Vehicle crime20.23100.00%
Burglary20.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.11-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour111.2937.50%
Public order70.84133.33%
Burglary40.530.00%
Shoplifting40.3033.33%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.15-60.00%
Other crime20.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.15-33.33%
Drugs20.15-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.8647.62%
Anti-social behaviour82.3660.00%
Other crime80.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-28.57%
Drugs50.380.00%
Vehicle crime40.38300.00%
Burglary40.30300.00%
Other theft30.3050.00%
Possession of weapons30.23200.00%
Shoplifting30.23-25.00%
Public order30.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.88-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.6075.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.53-54.55%
Other crime40.38100.00%
Shoplifting40.30-73.33%
Public order30.30-40.00%
Other theft20.23-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-66.67%
Burglary10.080.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences336.0126.92%
Shoplifting152.51114.29%
Anti-social behaviour111.140.00%
Other theft50.84-28.57%
Public order50.38-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.38-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.3050.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.9883.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.8450.00%
Other theft70.68-22.22%
Shoplifting70.5375.00%
Public order60.53-14.29%
Burglary30.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.2523.81%
Other theft91.9828.57%
Public order70.6816.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.53-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour60.46-50.00%
Burglary50.46150.00%
Shoplifting40.380.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.1010.53%
Anti-social behaviour121.60-14.29%
Other theft70.91-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.53-30.00%
Public order60.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.460.00%
Shoplifting40.38-20.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.060.00%
Other theft80.760.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Vehicle crime50.460.00%
Shoplifting50.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202416
May 202421
April 202419
March 202418
February 202411
January 20248
December 20235
November 202311
October 202311
September 20236
August 202312
July 202314

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202420
May 202419
April 202425
March 202422
February 202417
January 202431
December 202321
November 202333
October 202326
September 202326
August 202321
July 202319

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20247
May 202418
April 202430
March 202416
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 202315
October 20237
September 20234
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN26 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Eastern Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Village
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Junction Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dittons Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Courtland Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Romney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Primrose Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cresta Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. West Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Polegate (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Green Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Saffron Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Watermill Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Southfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. The Thatchings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clement Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Spur Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Park Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Coppice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rapson'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Levett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1