BN23 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN23 8BQ

BN23 8BQ, Wealden has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.70 per 1,000 population. This BN23 8BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN23 postcode area, which has experienced 244 crimes and a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN23 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN23 8BQ, encompassing approximately 1775 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN23 8BQ area, explore the BN23 8BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN23 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wroxham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Carnforth Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Herb Way with total crimes: 1

BN23 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7057.14%
Anti-social behaviour66.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.380.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.70-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour43.9433.33%
Other theft22.250.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.13-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.01-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.5133.33%
Other crime22.25100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.760.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3250.00%
Other crime33.380.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Public order11.13-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.82100.00%
Public order22.250.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-71.43%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.89-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.94200.00%
Other theft31.690.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4542.86%
Criminal damage and arson35.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6340.00%
Other theft13.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.820.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202416
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN23 8BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wroxham Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Carnforth Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Willow Herb Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hedge Parsley Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. The Rookery
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shipley Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitbread Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Millers Keep
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Horning Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ranworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Reedham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Friday Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Downland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Castle Bolton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1