WEST CLOSE, BN26 6EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 6EQ

WEST CLOSE, BN26 6EQ, Wealden has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population. This BN26 6EQ 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 6EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 6EQ, encompassing approximately 2742 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN26 6EQ area, explore the BN26 6EQ 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 (-27.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN26 6EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Junction Street with total crimes: 2

WEST CLOSE, BN26 6EQ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.30-27.78%
Shoplifting84.74-20.00%
Public order42.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-40.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.49100.00%
Shoplifting106.5642.86%
Violence and sexual offences53.65-28.57%
Public order21.82-60.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.6728.57%
Violence and sexual offences73.2840.00%
Shoplifting72.5575.00%
Public order52.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

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 behaviour79.11-53.33%
Public order52.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-28.57%
Shoplifting41.82-60.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.6836.36%
Shoplifting105.47-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences73.6516.67%
Public order52.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.76116.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.74-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences64.0120.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.8485.71%
Shoplifting64.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.190.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.29250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.55-54.55%
Possession of weapons21.820.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0257.14%
Drugs34.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.55-60.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-91.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.57300.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.37-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5525.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.650.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 20249
June 20247
May 202415
April 202411
March 202413
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
October 20231

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

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastern Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Junction Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Oaklands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Romney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Snowdrop Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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