BN1 9SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 9SB

BN1 9SB, Lewes has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.19 per 1,000 population. This BN1 9SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN1 postcode area, which has experienced 1312 crimes and a crime rate of 15.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN1 9SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 9SB, encompassing approximately 372 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 9SB area, explore the BN1 9SB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN1 9SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Approach with total crimes: 3
  • East Street with total crimes: 1
  • Science Park Square with total crimes: 1

BN1 9SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.750.00%
Bicycle theft12.69-50.00%
Theft from the person12.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.690.00%
Drugs12.69-50.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs224.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft25.380.00%
Other theft15.38-50.00%
Public order12.690.00%
Theft from the person12.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.88200.00%
Other theft28.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.690.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Possession of weapons12.690.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs326.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.06200.00%
Public order28.060.00%
Bicycle theft15.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.690.00%

In April 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft216.13100.00%
Theft from the person15.380.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.69-83.33%
Other crime12.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences629.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.13100.00%
Bicycle theft15.380.00%
Public order12.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences426.88100.00%
Other crime210.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%
Possession of weapons12.690.00%
Other theft12.69-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft221.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.380.00%
Drugs15.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons12.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Theft from the person12.690.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary534.940.00%
Drugs413.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson15.380.00%
Public order12.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences321.50-40.00%
Bicycle theft28.06-50.00%
Other theft15.380.00%
Other crime12.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences545.700.00%
Bicycle theft413.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.75100.00%
Public order25.380.00%
Theft from the person25.380.00%
Drugs15.38-66.67%
Burglary12.690.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft326.880.00%
Drugs38.060.00%
Public order28.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.380.00%
Bicycle theft12.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 9SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Approach
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. East Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Science Park Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Estates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. North-South Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Falmer
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1