WELLSBOURNE ROAD, BN24 5QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN24 5QX

WELLSBOURNE ROAD, BN24 5QX, Wealden has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This BN24 5QX 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 5QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN24 5QX, encompassing approximately 1671 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN24 5QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carisbrooke Close with total crimes: 4
  • Medina Drive with total crimes: 2
  • The Crossways with total crimes: 2

WELLSBOURNE ROAD, BN24 5QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.37-20.00%
Other theft14.790.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.99100.00%
Shoplifting22.39100.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.17-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.7950.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Public order11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.60-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.9528.57%
Shoplifting85.3860.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.79-70.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.1425.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.98-41.67%
Shoplifting54.19150.00%
Public order42.99-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.39100.00%
Other theft11.20-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.3471.43%
Anti-social behaviour87.18166.67%
Public order74.79600.00%
Other theft34.19200.00%
Shoplifting21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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 offences710.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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 offences78.97133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.1933.33%
Drugs12.390.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

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
Shoplifting38.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.79-50.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.58-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson23.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.3637.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.39300.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.970.00%
Burglary24.790.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
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 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 202412
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
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 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20241
February 20241
November 20232
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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carisbrooke Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Medina Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. The Crossways
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crowhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Michaels Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Caburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rotherfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dean Wood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1