BALCOMBE ROAD, BN10 7LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN10 7LD

BALCOMBE ROAD, BN10 7LD, Lewes has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population. This BN10 7LD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN10 postcode area, which has experienced 81 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN10 7LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN10 7LD, encompassing approximately 1805 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN10 7LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Avenue North with total crimes: 2
  • Rowe Avenue North with total crimes: 2
  • Lea Road with total crimes: 2

BALCOMBE ROAD, BN10 7LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.77150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.77200.00%
Other crime11.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.75-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.77-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.32150.00%
Public order32.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-33.33%
Public order21.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.64-16.67%
Public order42.77100.00%
Other crime22.210.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.32-25.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Burglary11.11-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3233.33%
Burglary32.210.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences44.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN10 7LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sutton Avenue North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rowe Avenue North
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lea Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Cavell Avenue North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Berry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Balcombe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ambleside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Park View Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lincoln Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Arundel Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1