BN27 2NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN27 2NB

BN27 2NB, Wealden has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This BN27 2NB 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 2NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN27 2NB, encompassing approximately 2751 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN27 2NB area, explore the BN27 2NB 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 (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN27 2NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bayham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Swan Road with total crimes: 2
  • Observatory View with total crimes: 2

BN27 2NB 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 offences98.72-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour43.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8144.44%
Other theft34.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.27-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson33.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.908.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.54100.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.0971.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.3640.00%
Public order42.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.63-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.54-28.57%
Public order21.820.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.9175.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 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 offences98.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2733.33%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.909.09%
Anti-social behaviour34.3650.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Public order20.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5437.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-85.71%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour78.00133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20249
June 202413
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bayham Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Swan Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Observatory View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Tower Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gemma Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Gages
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. St Marys Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hamlins Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wheel Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Phoenix Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mabel Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Orion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marshfoot Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Old Hop Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1