BN27 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN27 2NJ

BN27 2NJ, Wealden has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This BN27 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN27 2NJ, encompassing approximately 3339 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN27 2NJ area, explore the BN27 2NJ 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN27 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bayham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fletcher Close with total crimes: 2
  • Swan Road with total crimes: 2

BN27 2NJ 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 offences108.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Public order20.60-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0815.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.49700.00%
Public order52.4066.67%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.890.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Other theft10.90-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-90.91%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.088.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.8937.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.2933.33%
Other theft31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6971.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.5914.29%
Public order52.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.5050.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.10-22.22%
Public order32.100.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1928.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.7040.00%
Public order32.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In February 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 offences77.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1066.67%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.19-40.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.89-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-66.67%
Public order30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.700.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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
February 20241

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202413
June 202413
May 202412
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 202414
December 202314
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bayham Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Fletcher Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Swan Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Observatory View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tower Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Gemma Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Gages
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. St Marys Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hamlins Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Chapel Barn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Rowan Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Old Hop Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1