SPITAL ROAD, BN7 1LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 1LS

SPITAL ROAD, BN7 1LS, Lewes has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1LS 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 1LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1LS, encompassing approximately 3399 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (-73.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN7 1LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Ousedale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shelley Close with total crimes: 1

SPITAL ROAD, BN7 1LS 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 Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.760.00%
Other crime43.82-73.33%
Public order21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1510.0087.50%
Violence and sexual offences134.41-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour23.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-75.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.5357.14%
Criminal damage and arson86.470.00%
Other crime82.3560.00%
Public order32.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.41-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson84.12166.67%
Other crime52.35-70.59%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1712.6513.33%
Violence and sexual offences165.00-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour34.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

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 offences2114.7150.00%
Other crime156.187.14%
Other theft44.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-81.25%
Public order30.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Drugs10.88-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.29166.67%
Violence and sexual offences144.717.69%
Other crime144.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1250.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%

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 offences1310.000.00%
Other crime83.82-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.35200.00%
Drugs31.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.000.00%
Other crime113.82175.00%
Public order23.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3518.18%
Other crime43.82-69.23%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime138.53116.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.82-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.24-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.77-37.50%
Other crime64.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Public order51.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.120.00%
Other crime87.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

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 20244
August 202415
July 20248
June 20245
May 202417
April 202415
March 202414
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202422
June 202414
May 202416
April 202421
March 202414
February 202413
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 202315
September 202324

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 202416
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
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

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 1LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Prison
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ousedale Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 3. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Nevill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Leicester Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Bishops Drive
    Total1
    Public order1