ORWELL CLOSE, BN24 5QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN24 5QW

ORWELL CLOSE, BN24 5QW, Wealden has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population. This BN24 5QW 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 5QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN24 5QW, encompassing approximately 2079 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN24 5QW 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

ORWELL CLOSE, BN24 5QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.33-28.57%
Other theft12.400.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

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 offences77.2140.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%

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 offences56.73-37.50%
Other theft22.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.5460.00%
Shoplifting83.8560.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.85-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3766.67%
Shoplifting52.40150.00%
Public order42.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Other crime10.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.06133.33%
Public order63.37200.00%
Other crime32.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-57.14%
Shoplifting21.44100.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In March 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 offences79.14133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.37-25.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.21300.00%
Shoplifting31.92200.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences44.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

In November 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 offences67.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4450.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN24 5QW 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. Shipley Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Millers Keep
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Michaels Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1