BRIGHTLING ROAD, BN26 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 5AU

BRIGHTLING ROAD, BN26 5AU, Wealden has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This BN26 5AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN26 postcode area, which has experienced 80 crimes and a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN26 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 5AU, encompassing approximately 2017 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN26 5AU area, explore the BN26 5AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN26 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

BRIGHTLING ROAD, BN26 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.9616.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.4420.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.9325.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.98-66.67%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.91-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour53.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-66.67%
Public order20.99100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.89160.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.97100.00%
Vehicle crime11.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.4366.67%
Shoplifting52.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 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 offences34.96-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Drugs10.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.92100.00%
Shoplifting23.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.440.00%
Shoplifting21.98-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-50.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.98-50.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Other theft11.49-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.970.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 202413
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN26 5AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1