BLATCHINGTON MILL DRIVE, BN24 5QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN24 5QA

BLATCHINGTON MILL DRIVE, BN24 5QA, Wealden has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This BN24 5QA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN24 postcode area, which has experienced 36 crimes and a crime rate of 3.31 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN24 5QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN24 5QA, encompassing approximately 2009 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN24 5QA area, explore the BN24 5QA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN24 5QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackberry Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Medina Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Wood Sage Way with total crimes: 1

BLATCHINGTON MILL DRIVE, BN24 5QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9716.67%
Other theft23.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

In August 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 offences66.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.990.00%
Possession of weapons11.00-50.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.950.00%
Possession of weapons24.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences108.9642.86%
Anti-social behaviour34.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 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 offences77.4675.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.48200.00%
Other theft11.49-50.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.4733.33%
Other crime31.990.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.9950.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

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 behaviour33.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences66.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.99200.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4728.57%
Criminal damage and arson24.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 offences74.9875.00%
Other theft13.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

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 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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN24 5QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blackberry Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Medina Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Wood Sage Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willow Herb Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hedge Parsley Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Rookery
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shipley Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whitbread Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Millers Keep
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1