BN27 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN27 2AQ

BN27 2AQ, Wealden has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This BN27 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN27 2AQ, encompassing approximately 3225 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN27 2AQ area, explore the BN27 2AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN27 2AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bayham Road with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lindfield Drive with total crimes: 2

BN27 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0628.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.79-42.86%
Burglary31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-25.00%
Public order20.93-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.23250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.17-22.22%
Public order72.17250.00%
Shoplifting52.17-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Other theft21.24-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.30-25.00%
Shoplifting72.79133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.17300.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-75.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.7233.33%
Other theft32.4850.00%
Shoplifting30.93-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.17-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.860.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.48-45.45%
Public order21.86-60.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.8537.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.4114.29%
Shoplifting82.48-33.33%
Public order52.4825.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.48-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.1733.33%
Public order41.2433.33%
Drugs21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.47-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences82.79-46.67%
Shoplifting62.48200.00%
Other theft51.860.00%
Public order31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.167.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.6537.50%
Vehicle crime23.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-71.43%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order10.62-80.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4816.67%
Public order52.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Shoplifting20.62-71.43%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.1227.27%
Anti-social behaviour104.34100.00%
Shoplifting73.1075.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1750.00%
Public order51.86150.00%
Burglary51.55400.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences119.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Shoplifting41.240.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
March 20248
February 202412
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN27 2AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bayham Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Lindfield Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fletcher Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Gages
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. St Marys Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Downsview Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Riggers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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