OAKLEAF DRIVE, BN26 6PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 6PS

OAKLEAF DRIVE, BN26 6PS, Wealden has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population. This BN26 6PS 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 6PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 6PS, encompassing approximately 2556 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN26 6PS area, explore the BN26 6PS 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: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN26 6PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 2

OAKLEAF DRIVE, BN26 6PS 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.3460.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-50.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.00-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-57.14%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.7485.71%
Violence and sexual offences75.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-40.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6140.00%
Shoplifting72.74-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour52.74-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.87-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour86.2614.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.1366.67%
Public order31.9650.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2716.43145.45%
Anti-social behaviour710.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.74-50.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.08100.00%
Shoplifting115.48175.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 behaviour79.39600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.74-50.00%
Shoplifting41.96100.00%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0025.00%
Other theft23.91100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.78-33.33%
Drugs20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.26-27.27%
Shoplifting33.13-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.1371.43%
Violence and sexual offences114.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.30-20.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.520.00%
Shoplifting74.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.740.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 202414
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Snowdrop Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sayerland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Windsor Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Gilda Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1