ELMSDOWN PLACE, BN27 2AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN27 2AW

ELMSDOWN PLACE, BN27 2AW, Wealden has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This BN27 2AW 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 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN27 2AW, encompassing approximately 3500 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

BN27 2AW 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

ELMSDOWN PLACE, BN27 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-60.00%
Public order31.14-57.14%
Robbery10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 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 behaviour1010.00233.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.86-11.11%
Public order72.29250.00%
Shoplifting62.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%
Other theft10.57-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.71-18.18%
Shoplifting82.57100.00%
Other theft42.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

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 behaviour1211.1471.43%
Violence and sexual offences113.43120.00%
Shoplifting43.14-50.00%
Public order31.1450.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0066.67%
Public order21.430.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-66.67%
Public order20.86-60.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.43-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences92.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.570.00%
Public order52.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.86116.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.71-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences62.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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 behaviour911.14-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.57-50.00%
Other theft72.290.00%
Shoplifting62.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7133.33%
Public order31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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 offences1611.4323.08%
Anti-social behaviour124.5750.00%
Shoplifting33.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-50.00%
Public order20.86-60.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.00-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour83.71-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.290.00%
Public order51.710.00%
Shoplifting31.43-57.14%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.140.00%
Shoplifting73.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.000.00%
Public order51.710.00%
Burglary41.430.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 202316
November 202313
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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 3 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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
March 202410
February 202413
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20247
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN27 2AW 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. Freshfield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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