WESTERN AVENUE, BN26 6EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 6EN

WESTERN AVENUE, BN26 6EN, Wealden has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This BN26 6EN 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 6EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 6EN, encompassing approximately 2661 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BN26 6EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Junction Street with total crimes: 2
  • Oaklands Close with total crimes: 2

WESTERN AVENUE, BN26 6EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.39-23.53%
Public order44.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5033.33%
Shoplifting21.50-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.52142.86%
Shoplifting46.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-40.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order10.75-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.890.00%
Public order52.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.880.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.89-50.00%
Public order52.6366.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.88-37.50%
Other theft31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.4040.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.2660.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.010.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.14-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.76400.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.01100.00%
Shoplifting14.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.89-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-25.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0175.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.63300.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.010.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 20247
June 20247
May 202414
April 202410
March 202412
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

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

MonthCount
December 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 6EN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eastern Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order2
  • 2. Junction Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Oaklands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Romney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Snowdrop Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Levett Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Windsor Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gilda Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1