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

Overview of Crime in BN26 5DB

BRIGHTLING ROAD, BN26 5DB, Wealden has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.21 per 1,000 population. This BN26 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 5DB, encompassing approximately 2270 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN26 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Watermill Close with total crimes: 3

BRIGHTLING ROAD, BN26 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.2170.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.49-25.00%
Other crime12.640.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.01-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences84.4060.00%
Vehicle crime23.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Public order10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.8985.71%
Violence and sexual offences55.73-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences811.01100.00%
Shoplifting73.52-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson33.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-50.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.09-40.74%
Violence and sexual offences47.05-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.76100.00%
Public order31.76200.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2718.06145.45%
Violence and sexual offences911.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.33175.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences57.05-50.00%
Shoplifting42.2033.33%
Burglary31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Drugs10.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.400.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Shoplifting31.32-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.320.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences78.3716.67%
Shoplifting43.08-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.76200.00%
Public order21.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-60.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.2171.43%
Violence and sexual offences65.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6466.67%
Public order42.200.00%
Other theft11.76-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-80.00%

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 offences812.770.00%
Shoplifting73.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.080.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Other theft21.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202413
June 20247
May 202416
April 202427
March 202411
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Watermill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Bernhard Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Windmill Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Park Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Old Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1