ROMNEY ROAD, BN26 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 6LJ

ROMNEY ROAD, BN26 6LJ, Wealden has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This BN26 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 6LJ, encompassing approximately 2296 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN26 6LJ 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

ROMNEY ROAD, BN26 6LJ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.58-38.10%
Public order35.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.3150.00%
Shoplifting21.31-50.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.93162.50%
Shoplifting49.14100.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Public order10.87-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.4866.67%
Public order42.18-20.00%
Shoplifting21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.84-50.00%
Public order52.61150.00%
Other theft32.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.97700.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.48100.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences42.18-50.00%
Public order11.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.66166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.480.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 20248
June 20246
May 202412
April 20248
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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 6LJ 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. Clarence Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Levett Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rye Close
    Total1
    Public order1