SOUTH WAY, BN7 1LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 1LU

SOUTH WAY, BN7 1LU, Lewes has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.49 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1LU 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 1LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1LU, encompassing approximately 3068 residents.

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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 1LU 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

SOUTH WAY, BN7 1LU 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 offences137.490.00%
Other crime44.24-73.33%
Public order21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

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 crime1510.7566.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.89-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour24.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-71.43%
Other theft10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.9957.14%
Other crime97.1780.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.930.00%
Public order42.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.10-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.5675.00%
Other crime52.28-70.59%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1714.0113.33%
Violence and sexual offences155.54-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

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 offences2115.9750.00%
Other crime156.847.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.89-80.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.97275.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.8916.67%
Other crime144.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.56200.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.78-14.29%
Other crime83.91-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.61100.00%
Drugs31.30200.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.087.69%
Other crime114.56175.00%
Public order23.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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 offences138.1530.00%
Other crime44.24-69.23%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime139.12116.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.26-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Other theft10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.38-39.13%
Other crime64.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.960.00%
Public order41.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.640.00%
Other crime87.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.960.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
July 20249
June 20245
May 202417
April 202415
March 202414
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202422
June 202414
May 202415
April 202421
March 202414
February 202412
January 202414
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 202323

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 202415
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN7 1LU 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