WINDMILL ROAD, BN26 5BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 5BG

WINDMILL ROAD, BN26 5BG, Wealden has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This BN26 5BG 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 5BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 5BG, encompassing approximately 2412 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BN26 5BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Junction Street with total crimes: 2

WINDMILL ROAD, BN26 5BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1910.3635.71%
Violence and sexual offences27.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.36-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-40.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.43114.29%
Violence and sexual offences56.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.05-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences52.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-75.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2717.82125.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.1960.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.9766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.07100.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.3933.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.66-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Drugs10.83-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5380.00%
Shoplifting33.73-25.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8825.00%
Shoplifting42.07-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Robbery10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.02114.29%
Anti-social behaviour46.2233.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-50.00%
Public order31.66-40.00%
Other theft11.24-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.430.00%
Shoplifting73.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.900.00%
Public order52.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.070.00%
Other theft21.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202415
June 20247
May 202418
April 202427
March 202412
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243

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 5BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Junction Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1