MOLE CLOSE, BN24 5QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN24 5QB

MOLE CLOSE, BN24 5QB, Wealden has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This BN24 5QB 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 5QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN24 5QB, encompassing approximately 1538 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN24 5QB area, explore the BN24 5QB 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN24 5QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Medina Drive with total crimes: 2
  • The Crossways with total crimes: 2
  • Crowhurst Close with total crimes: 2

MOLE CLOSE, BN24 5QB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60-50.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-83.33%
Burglary10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.6560.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.90100.00%
Shoplifting22.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.80-50.00%
Other theft23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Public order11.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.55100.00%
Shoplifting86.5060.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.20-70.00%
Other theft21.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1018.2125.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.50-44.44%
Shoplifting53.25150.00%
Public order43.25-42.86%
Other theft12.600.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.85166.67%
Public order75.20250.00%
Shoplifting24.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.0028.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.85-25.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Public order21.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In February 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 offences710.40133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.5533.33%
Public order32.600.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.50-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson23.25-50.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60100.00%
Public order32.60200.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.900.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 7 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Medina Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. The Crossways
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crowhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. St Michaels Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hamble Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Caburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rotherfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dean Wood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1