BN6 8QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN6 8QH

BN6 8QH, Mid Sussex has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This BN6 8QH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN6 postcode area, which has experienced 79 crimes and a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN6 8QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN6 8QH, encompassing approximately 2437 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN6 8QH area, explore the BN6 8QH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN6 8QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodsland Close with total crimes: 4
  • John Saxby Place with total crimes: 3
  • Windmill Avenue with total crimes: 2

BN6 8QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.15250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8750.00%
Shoplifting21.23-33.33%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-50.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1914.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.79500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.46-33.33%
Shoplifting21.640.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1525.00%
Other theft32.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.7433.33%
Shoplifting31.640.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.10-40.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 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 offences56.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.64200.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.10-42.86%
Other theft21.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.56250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Burglary11.23-50.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.560.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.230.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN6 8QH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodsland Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. John Saxby Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windmill Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Brook Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Beacons
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Keymer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fir Tree Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1