DOWNSIDE, BN7 1EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 1EE

DOWNSIDE, BN7 1EE, Lewes has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1EE 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 1EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1EE, encompassing approximately 2409 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN7 1EE area, explore the BN7 1EE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN7 1EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Leicester Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bishops Drive with total crimes: 1

DOWNSIDE, BN7 1EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.22-33.33%
Other crime33.32-80.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1512.4587.50%
Violence and sexual offences126.22-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour14.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-85.71%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.3541.67%
Other crime87.0560.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.320.00%
Public order22.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.799.09%
Criminal damage and arson74.98250.00%
Other crime52.90-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour12.07-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1713.6921.43%
Violence and sexual offences117.05-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.0141.67%
Other crime147.050.00%
Other theft35.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Drugs10.83-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.33166.67%
Other crime146.6475.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.81-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson44.98100.00%
Drugs21.66100.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.6930.00%
Other crime85.39-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.32500.00%
Burglary22.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1111.62175.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.56-16.67%
Other theft24.15100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7150.00%
Other crime44.98-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime139.96116.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.39-33.33%
Other theft13.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.03-42.86%
Other crime64.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-50.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.260.00%
Other crime88.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.490.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 126 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202415
July 20248
June 20245
May 202417
April 202414
March 202414
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202417
June 202412
May 202411
April 202417
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 20238
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 202416
February 20246
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Bishops Drive
    Total1
    Public order1