BN26 5JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 5JY

BN26 5JY, Wealden has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This BN26 5JY 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 5JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 5JY, encompassing approximately 1874 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN26 5JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watermill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Farmlands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Park Croft with total crimes: 2

BN26 5JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.200.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.40350.00%
Vehicle crime14.800.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.94-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.94-30.00%
Public order23.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 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 offences108.5411.11%
Criminal damage and arson35.34200.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4728.57%
Drugs24.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8775.00%
Other theft13.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.130.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.200.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 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 offences55.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.670.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.20-33.33%
Other theft22.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.470.00%
Burglary23.200.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Watermill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Farmlands Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Park Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bernhard Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Windmill Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mayfair Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1