GOSFORD WAY, BN26 6DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 6DP

GOSFORD WAY, BN26 6DP, Wealden has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.31 per 1,000 population. This BN26 6DP 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 6DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 6DP, encompassing approximately 2111 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN26 6DP area, explore the BN26 6DP 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: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN26 6DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bernhard Gardens with total crimes: 2

GOSFORD WAY, BN26 6DP 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.3160.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.58150.00%
Public order22.37100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.52-23.08%
Vehicle crime24.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.4785.71%
Criminal damage and arson26.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.58-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences43.31100.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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
Shoplifting1613.73-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour57.58150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.370.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Drugs10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2718.47145.45%
Public order312.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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
Shoplifting1111.84175.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.21500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.21100.00%
Burglary21.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

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 offences48.52-42.86%
Drugs31.890.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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 offences78.05-30.00%
Shoplifting33.31-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.3171.43%
Violence and sexual offences105.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.73-60.00%
Public order20.95-50.00%

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 offences812.7814.29%
Shoplifting73.7975.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.31150.00%
Public order42.37300.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In September 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 offences79.470.00%
Shoplifting43.310.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 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
September 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bernhard Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bahram Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gilda Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Old Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1