BN26 9BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN26 9BJ

BN26 9BJ, Wealden has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This BN26 9BJ 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 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN26 9BJ, encompassing approximately 3242 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN26 9BJ area, explore the BN26 9BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN26 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Junction Street with total crimes: 5

BN26 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting147.71-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.32150.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.94114.29%
Violence and sexual offences64.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-33.33%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.09166.67%
Shoplifting72.47-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-62.50%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.55166.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-40.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2713.26125.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.3325.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.86-54.55%
Shoplifting41.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 offences117.0922.22%
Drugs33.390.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.78-25.00%
Shoplifting30.93-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.87114.29%
Violence and sexual offences94.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-33.33%
Public order31.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.1033.33%
Shoplifting73.7075.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.16100.00%
Public order41.85300.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.790.00%
Shoplifting42.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 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
August 202414
July 202415
June 20247
May 202418
April 202427
March 202412
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202315
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
January 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 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN26 9BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Junction Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Northern Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Polegate (Station)
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Western Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hailsham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1