BN27 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN27

BN27, Wealden has recorded a total of 182 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BN27 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BN27, encompassing approximately 32222 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (2.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN27 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

BN27 Crime Map

Postcodes in BN27

The postcode district are associated with the BN27, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BN27 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 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences695.652.99%
Anti-social behaviour362.14-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson201.120.00%
Public order130.620.00%
Other theft130.4085.71%
Shoplifting100.40150.00%
Vehicle crime70.310.00%
Other crime60.22500.00%
Burglary40.19-33.33%
Drugs20.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences675.6511.67%
Anti-social behaviour522.0813.04%
Criminal damage and arson201.615.26%
Public order130.62-31.58%
Vehicle crime70.40-12.50%
Other theft70.22-63.16%
Burglary60.22100.00%
Shoplifting40.19-69.23%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-33.33%
Other crime10.06-87.50%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences606.249.09%
Anti-social behaviour461.8631.43%
Other theft191.4372.73%
Criminal damage and arson190.5946.15%
Public order190.59111.11%
Shoplifting130.59550.00%
Vehicle crime80.40166.67%
Other crime80.2533.33%
Possession of weapons30.25200.00%
Burglary30.09-66.67%
Drugs20.09-50.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences554.69-17.91%
Anti-social behaviour351.7140.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.090.00%
Other theft110.40-8.33%
Burglary90.3480.00%
Public order90.28-30.77%
Other crime60.280.00%
Drugs40.19300.00%
Vehicle crime30.12-66.67%
Shoplifting20.09-85.71%
Robbery20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences675.2419.64%
Anti-social behaviour252.0819.05%
Shoplifting140.78-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson130.438.33%
Public order130.4044.44%
Other theft120.40-7.69%
Vehicle crime90.3728.57%
Other crime60.280.00%
Burglary50.19-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Drugs10.03-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences564.72-21.13%
Anti-social behaviour211.74-27.59%
Shoplifting150.6566.67%
Other theft130.47-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson120.40-40.00%
Public order90.37-25.00%
Burglary70.28-30.00%
Vehicle crime70.22-30.00%
Drugs70.2240.00%
Possession of weapons40.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.809.23%
Anti-social behaviour292.2031.82%
Criminal damage and arson200.9011.11%
Other theft140.62180.00%
Public order120.43-7.69%
Burglary100.3766.67%
Vehicle crime100.31150.00%
Shoplifting90.3150.00%
Drugs50.28150.00%
Other crime30.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-66.67%
Robbery10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences654.501.56%
Anti-social behaviour222.0237.50%
Criminal damage and arson180.680.00%
Public order130.56-18.75%
Burglary60.4020.00%
Shoplifting60.1920.00%
Other theft50.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%
Drugs20.09-50.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences644.728.47%
Criminal damage and arson181.9928.57%
Anti-social behaviour160.56-55.56%
Public order160.50-15.79%
Vehicle crime120.5020.00%
Other theft70.37-53.33%
Burglary50.22-37.50%
Shoplifting50.16-28.57%
Drugs40.16300.00%
Other crime20.12-50.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences595.59-7.81%
Anti-social behaviour361.8320.00%
Public order191.125.56%
Other theft150.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime100.4342.86%
Burglary80.31100.00%
Shoplifting70.2575.00%
Other crime40.2233.33%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences645.12-9.86%
Anti-social behaviour301.99-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson210.93-22.22%
Public order180.65-18.18%
Vehicle crime70.56-36.36%
Other theft60.22-45.45%
Burglary40.19-42.86%
Drugs40.120.00%
Shoplifting40.12-42.86%
Other crime30.1250.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.77-11.25%
Anti-social behaviour512.2013.33%
Criminal damage and arson271.583.85%
Public order220.84-8.33%
Vehicle crime110.6837.50%
Other theft110.3422.22%
Shoplifting70.34-50.00%
Burglary70.22-12.50%
Drugs40.220.00%
Possession of weapons30.12-25.00%
Other crime20.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences807.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour452.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson261.400.00%
Public order240.810.00%
Shoplifting140.740.00%
Other theft90.430.00%
Vehicle crime80.280.00%
Burglary80.250.00%
Other crime40.250.00%
Drugs40.120.00%
Possession of weapons40.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 202419
April 20249
March 202413
February 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202316
October 202319
September 202318
August 202322
July 202324

A total of 848 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202469
June 202467
May 202460
April 202455
March 202467
February 202456
January 202471
December 202365
November 202364
October 202359
September 202364
August 202371
July 202380

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202420
May 202419
April 202413
March 202413
February 202412
January 202420
December 202318
November 202318
October 202314
September 202321
August 202327
July 202326

A total of 444 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202436
June 202452
May 202446
April 202435
March 202425
February 202421
January 202429
December 202322
November 202316
October 202336
September 202330
August 202351
July 202345

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 202419
April 202411
March 202412
February 202413
January 202414
December 20235
November 20237
October 202315
September 20236
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 202413
April 20242
March 202414
February 202415
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234
August 20237
July 202314

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310
September 20237
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN27 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Foxglove Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Akehurst Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fletcher Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Mabel Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. Vega Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Battle Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. George Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A295
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Derwent Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. St Mellion Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Pine Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ash Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lundy Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Beech Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Coldthorn Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. The Holt
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Ersham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. The Stringwalk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pelham Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Butts Field
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Swan Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hamlins Park Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tower Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hailsham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Honeysuckle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1