ALBERT ROAD, BN26 6BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 6BS

ALBERT ROAD, BN26 6BS, Wealden has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.55 per 1,000 population. This BN26 6BS 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 6BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 6BS, encompassing approximately 2723 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN26 6BS area, explore the BN26 6BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN26 6BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sayerland Road with total crimes: 1

ALBERT ROAD, BN26 6BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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
Shoplifting169.5560.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.87100.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.87-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences23.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.0885.71%
Violence and sexual offences44.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting76.61-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences62.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1612.12-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour55.87150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8433.33%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2713.95145.45%
Violence and sexual offences39.91-25.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.08175.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-80.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7142.86%
Other theft23.67100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Drugs20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.51-22.22%
Shoplifting32.57-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1210.6571.43%
Violence and sexual offences94.41-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.30-20.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.750.00%
Shoplifting74.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.570.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202413
June 20247
May 202416
April 202427
March 202411
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 8 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN26 6BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sayerland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Windsor Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Gilda Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Old Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1