KENSINGTON WAY, BN26 6FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 6FH

KENSINGTON WAY, BN26 6FH, Wealden has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population. This BN26 6FH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN26 postcode area, which has experienced 92 crimes and a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN26 6FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 6FH, encompassing approximately 1718 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN26 6FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rye Close with total crimes: 2
  • Jubilee Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Lavender Grove with total crimes: 2

KENSINGTON WAY, BN26 6FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.330.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.07-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.75-33.33%
Drugs11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.240.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-33.33%
Public order11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In January 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 offences67.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.75-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8225.00%
Other theft22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Rye Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Jubilee Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Lavender Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Balmoral Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Levett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dymchurch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Gatcombe Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Highgrove Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1