ESPLANADE, BN25 1JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN25 1JJ

ESPLANADE, BN25 1JJ, Lewes has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.16 per 1,000 population. This BN25 1JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN25 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN25 1JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN25 1JJ, encompassing approximately 2258 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN25 1JJ area, explore the BN25 1JJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN25 1JJ area, visit the BN25 1JJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BN25 1JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2
  • Saxon Lane with total crimes: 1

ESPLANADE, BN25 1JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3118.1663.16%
Public order413.73-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1918.6035.71%
Public order78.41133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.660.00%
Possession of weapons21.770.00%
Other theft20.89-60.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.83133.33%
Violence and sexual offences96.20-10.00%
Other theft53.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.210.00%
Public order31.77-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.8442.86%
Shoplifting64.4350.00%
Public order52.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.21100.00%
Other theft31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.74-36.36%
Shoplifting43.10-33.33%
Public order31.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.39140.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.3110.00%
Shoplifting64.87-14.29%
Public order22.66-33.33%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.29100.00%
Shoplifting74.43600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.10-28.57%
Public order32.210.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In February 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 behaviour79.74-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.100.00%
Public order32.210.00%
Drugs31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.44-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.17700.00%
Burglary63.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.66-44.44%
Shoplifting52.21150.00%
Public order32.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.09125.00%
Public order23.990.00%
Shoplifting20.89-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.4166.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.190.00%
Burglary32.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Shoplifting31.330.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 202411
March 202410
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
July 202414
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 202412
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN25 1JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total34
    Shoplifting31
    Public order3
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Saxon Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. South Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Pelham Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dane Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1