LEWES ROAD, BN26 5JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 5JE

LEWES ROAD, BN26 5JE, Wealden has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.99 per 1,000 population. This BN26 5JE 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 5JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 5JE, encompassing approximately 1386 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN26 5JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Bernhard Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Bahram Road with total crimes: 2

LEWES ROAD, BN26 5JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.99150.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.21400.00%
Drugs13.610.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.77-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.94166.67%
Criminal damage and arson15.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.940.00%
Shoplifting32.89-62.50%
Drugs12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.66-42.86%
Drugs15.770.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.15133.33%
Violence and sexual offences310.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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
Shoplifting69.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.44-66.67%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.9450.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.05-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7766.67%
Shoplifting33.61-25.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.160.00%
Public order10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 202414
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bernhard Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bahram Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Old Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1