BN8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN8

BN8, Wealden has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BN8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BN8, encompassing approximately 15599 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

BN8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • The Forge with total crimes: 4
  • Lewes Road with total crimes: 4

BN8 Crime Map

Postcodes in BN8

The postcode district are associated with the BN8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BN8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.62-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.67-16.67%
Burglary70.64250.00%
Other crime70.45600.00%
Public order50.450.00%
Other theft50.32-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.26100.00%
Shoplifting20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.929.09%
Criminal damage and arson120.77200.00%
Other theft70.77-30.00%
Public order50.45-58.33%
Burglary20.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.13-33.33%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other crime10.06-85.71%
Shoplifting10.06-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.1914.29%
Public order121.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour110.7757.14%
Other theft100.71100.00%
Other crime70.6475.00%
Shoplifting50.45-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.32-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.26200.00%
Burglary20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.17-25.00%
Public order91.35-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson90.58-30.77%
Shoplifting80.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.51-12.50%
Other theft50.45-37.50%
Other crime40.32-20.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-88.89%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.2812.00%
Public order161.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.03333.33%
Vehicle crime90.83800.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.5860.00%
Other theft80.51-42.86%
Shoplifting60.51-14.29%
Other crime50.38150.00%
Burglary40.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences254.36-7.41%
Other theft141.60133.33%
Shoplifting70.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.45-70.59%
Public order40.32-33.33%
Burglary40.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-25.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.8117.39%
Anti-social behaviour171.7313.33%
Public order61.09-25.00%
Other theft60.38-45.45%
Shoplifting40.38100.00%
Burglary40.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.26-63.64%
Drugs40.26100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.3253.33%
Anti-social behaviour151.4787.50%
Other theft110.9622.22%
Criminal damage and arson110.711000.00%
Public order80.7160.00%
Burglary50.51-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.320.00%
Shoplifting20.26-66.67%
Drugs20.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.46-6.25%
Other theft90.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.5833.33%
Shoplifting60.510.00%
Burglary60.3850.00%
Public order50.380.00%
Vehicle crime40.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.21-38.46%
Shoplifting61.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.38-25.00%
Other theft60.38-50.00%
Public order50.38-28.57%
Burglary40.32-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-72.73%
Other crime20.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.58-13.33%
Other theft121.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.7710.00%
Burglary100.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.6460.00%
Public order70.5175.00%
Shoplifting50.450.00%
Other crime30.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.13100.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.920.00%
Vehicle crime60.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.380.00%
Burglary50.320.00%
Other theft40.320.00%
Other crime40.260.00%
Public order40.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 202424
June 202421
May 202428
April 202425
March 202427
February 202423
January 202415
December 202316
November 202326
October 202330

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 202417
February 202415
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
June 20249
May 202413
April 20243
March 20244
February 202411
January 20241
December 20233
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 20249
May 202416
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 202414
March 20246
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Forge
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lewes Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Golden Cross
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Old Heath Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Weald Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Heighton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cottage Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Southerham Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. The Martletts
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Holmes Hill
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Burgh Hill Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Whitesmith
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 17. Ailies Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. School Field
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Mackerel'S Rocks
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 20. Beggar'S Wood Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hornbuckles Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tarring Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Orchards
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Butlers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Greenacres Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Little Paddock
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Anchor Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rushey Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. The Maples
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1