RH18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH18

RH18, Wealden has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RH18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RH18, encompassing approximately 4471 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RH18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Card Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Upper Close with total crimes: 2

RH18 Crime Map

Postcodes in RH18

The postcode district are associated with the RH18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RH18 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.261100.00%
Burglary42.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-72.73%
Other theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.93175.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.46150.00%
Public order41.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8933.33%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.47-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime30.67200.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.16450.00%
Bicycle theft42.460.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-80.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.24166.67%
Burglary81.79300.00%
Vehicle crime41.790.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.25100.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.91200.00%
Other theft30.67-40.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7040.00%
Other theft51.5766.67%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.80-37.50%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
June 202411
May 20242
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Card Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Upper Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Riverside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lower Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Blacklands Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Hartfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Deerhurst Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Primrose Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Ashdown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Priory Road
    Total1
    Burglary1