BERNHARD GARDENS, BN26 5JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 5JN

BERNHARD GARDENS, BN26 5JN, Wealden has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.27 per 1,000 population. This BN26 5JN 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 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 5JN, encompassing approximately 2363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN26 5JN area, explore the BN26 5JN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN26 5JN area, visit the BN26 5JN House Prices

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 5JN 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

BERNHARD GARDENS, BN26 5JN 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
Shoplifting1712.2770.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.19-25.00%
Other crime12.540.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1010.58-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences84.23166.67%
Vehicle crime23.380.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.1585.71%
Violence and sexual offences35.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.15-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences62.96500.00%
Other theft32.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.27-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour56.77400.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-90.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2719.46145.45%
Violence and sexual offences1011.42-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson34.2350.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.54175.00%
Shoplifting114.65175.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.500.00%
Shoplifting41.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.61-42.86%
Drugs31.690.00%
Shoplifting31.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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 offences77.19-22.22%
Shoplifting42.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.8571.43%
Violence and sexual offences95.0828.57%
Public order33.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.730.00%
Shoplifting72.960.00%
Public order42.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

Crime by Type

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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 202410
March 202411
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 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
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN26 5JN 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. Bahram Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Chestnut Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Old Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1