VALLEY ROAD, BN7 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 1LE

VALLEY ROAD, BN7 1LE, Lewes has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.84 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1LE, encompassing approximately 2234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

BN7 1LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • St Pancras Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • St Pancras Road with total crimes: 2

VALLEY ROAD, BN7 1LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8418.18%
Anti-social behaviour35.8250.00%
Other crime31.34-80.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1513.4287.50%
Violence and sexual offences116.71-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour24.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-85.71%
Other theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.585.88%
Other crime88.0560.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.13500.00%
Public order42.680.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.3241.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.61600.00%
Other crime53.13-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour12.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1717.0013.33%
Violence and sexual offences127.61-42.86%
Public order55.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.6123.53%
Other crime159.407.14%
Public order76.71600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.13-60.00%
Other theft32.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-60.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.6130.77%
Anti-social behaviour157.61200.00%
Other crime146.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.2666.67%
Other theft12.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

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 offences1314.77-13.33%
Other crime85.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.24200.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.000.00%
Other crime126.71200.00%
Other theft35.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.74150.00%
Other crime46.71-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1311.63116.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.68-33.33%
Public order20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.63-47.37%
Other crime64.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68200.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.000.00%
Other crime88.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.580.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202418
June 202417
May 202412
April 202421
March 202417
February 202413
January 202415
December 202315
November 20236
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 202415
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 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 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 128 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 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 202415
March 202414
February 20248
January 202412
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Pancras Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. St Pancras Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cranedown
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Juggs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cleve Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bishops Drive
    Total1
    Public order1