BN27 1AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN27 1AB

BN27 1AB, Wealden has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This BN27 1AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN27 postcode area, which has experienced 124 crimes and a crime rate of 3.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN27 1AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN27 1AB, encompassing approximately 3259 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN27 1AB area, explore the BN27 1AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

BN27 1AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Lindfield Drive with total crimes: 2

BN27 1AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5957.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.37-37.50%
Public order31.53-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Robbery10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.45-41.67%
Public order72.15250.00%
Shoplifting62.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.979.09%
Shoplifting83.68100.00%
Other theft62.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Public order20.92-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.68175.00%
Public order53.3766.67%
Shoplifting41.53-55.56%
Other theft21.23-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.82800.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.7614.29%
Other theft52.45150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5333.33%
Public order31.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.06-12.50%
Public order32.15-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-75.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-92.86%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.6814.29%
Public order52.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.3012.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.76-30.00%
Public order42.1533.33%
Vehicle crime31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.19-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.07-50.00%
Other theft72.450.00%
Shoplifting72.1575.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.89-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour124.9150.00%
Shoplifting43.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-33.33%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.450.00%
Public order51.84-16.67%
Shoplifting31.53-57.14%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.520.00%
Shoplifting73.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.150.00%
Public order61.840.00%
Burglary41.840.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202412
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 202412
February 20249
January 20248
December 202316
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 202312
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
January 20247
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 20241
March 202414
February 202414
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN27 1AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lindfield Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fletcher Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Marys Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Downsview Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A295
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Freshfield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Vicarage Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Chapel Barn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Rowan Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Old Hop Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. George Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Garfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Tennis Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Beuzeville Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Summerheath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1