VALE CLOSE, BN25 3HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN25 3HF

VALE CLOSE, BN25 3HF, Lewes has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 population. This BN25 3HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN25 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN25 3HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN25 3HF, encompassing approximately 3199 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN25 3HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Etherton Way with total crimes: 5
  • Vale Close with total crimes: 1
  • Short Brow with total crimes: 1

VALE CLOSE, BN25 3HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.06-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-83.33%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.13-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.63350.00%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.56-71.43%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.5666.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN25 3HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Etherton Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Short Brow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Haven Brow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Dean Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hindover Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Vale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lexden Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pitt Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1