BN7 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 1BX

BN7 1BX, Lewes has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN7 postcode area, which has experienced 149 crimes and a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN7 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1BX, encompassing approximately 3239 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN7 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ousedale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsley Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Peters Place with total crimes: 1

BN7 1BX 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.25150.00%
Public order23.09-33.33%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In August 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 behaviour56.48150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.54-50.00%
Burglary31.23200.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.47100.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-71.43%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.5640.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.16-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.56125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.320.00%
Public order41.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 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 offences42.47300.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs33.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-80.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-83.33%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary66.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.85-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.41166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.23-33.33%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.5620.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.17-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.4725.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN7 1BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ousedale Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kingsley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Peters Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. White Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Weald Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. King Henry'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Baxter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Meridian Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Burglary1