MELROSE CLOSE, BN27 3XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN27 3XP

MELROSE CLOSE, BN27 3XP, Wealden has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.96 per 1,000 population. This BN27 3XP 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 3XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN27 3XP, encompassing approximately 2527 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN27 3XP area, explore the BN27 3XP 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 (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BN27 3XP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pine Way with total crimes: 2
  • Race Track with total crimes: 2
  • Western Road with total crimes: 1

MELROSE CLOSE, BN27 3XP 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9825.00%
Other theft21.980.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.54-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.12250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.77500.00%
Other theft22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-60.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.33400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.98-20.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35-37.50%
Public order31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.12166.67%
Public order33.16200.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pine Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Race Track
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Western Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hawkins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Summercourt
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Summerfields Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Belfry
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. The Hawthorns
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1