THE DRIVE, BN27 3HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN27 3HW

THE DRIVE, BN27 3HW, Wealden has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population. This BN27 3HW 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 3HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN27 3HW, encompassing approximately 2604 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN27 3HW area, explore the BN27 3HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN27 3HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandbanks Way with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Lindfield Drive with total crimes: 2

THE DRIVE, BN27 3HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.22-20.00%
Public order21.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-91.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.2171.43%
Public order54.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.92-16.67%
Shoplifting11.920.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.83-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.690.00%
Other theft32.30200.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.99233.33%
Public order13.84-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.46-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1550.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.77-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.69200.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.460.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7650.00%
Other theft23.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.37-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.30300.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.53-28.57%
Public order33.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences148.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.370.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN27 3HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandbanks Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Freshfield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Garfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1