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

Overview of Crime in BN26 5AY

BRIGHTLING ROAD, BN26 5AY, Wealden has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.03 per 1,000 population. This BN26 5AY 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 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 5AY, encompassing approximately 2630 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BN26 5AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Junction Street with total crimes: 2

BRIGHTLING ROAD, BN26 5AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.03-13.33%
Shoplifting84.94-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.04-20.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.3187.50%
Shoplifting105.7042.86%
Violence and sexual offences53.8025.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.6560.00%
Shoplifting73.0475.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.66100.00%
Public order31.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.28-64.29%
Shoplifting41.90-60.00%
Other theft31.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.45133.33%
Shoplifting105.32-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-33.33%
Public order41.52100.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.65116.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.28100.00%
Public order22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In March 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
Shoplifting64.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.04-77.78%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Drugs10.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2280.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4250.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In December 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 offences55.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.38-91.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.5633.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-60.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-60.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences109.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20248
June 20245
May 202414
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastern Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Junction Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Oaklands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Romney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Levett Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1