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

Overview of Crime in BN7 1LY

SOUTH WAY, BN7 1LY, Lewes has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1LY, encompassing approximately 1890 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN7 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Nevill Road with total crimes: 1

SOUTH WAY, BN7 1LY 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 offences87.40-20.00%
Other crime34.23-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1514.2866.67%
Violence and sexual offences107.93-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson15.29-80.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.5133.33%
Other crime98.4680.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.76-28.57%
Public order32.640.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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 offences1214.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.35133.33%
Other crime53.70-70.59%
Vehicle crime12.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1717.9821.43%
Violence and sexual offences98.99-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson34.760.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.1658.33%
Other crime1410.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.400.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1422.7475.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.35200.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%

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 offences1215.3433.33%
Other crime86.35-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour44.23100.00%
Drugs32.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In January 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1113.75175.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.760.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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 offences1211.1150.00%
Other crime46.35-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

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 crime1312.16116.67%
Violence and sexual offences86.88-38.46%
Other theft14.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.40-38.10%
Other crime66.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.17-20.00%
Public order32.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.690.00%
Other crime711.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.640.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20235

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 20249
June 20245
May 202417
April 202414
March 202414
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202416
June 202412
May 20249
April 202419
March 202412
February 202412
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 202313
September 202321

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 202412
February 20244
January 20242
October 20232
September 20234

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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 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 1LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Prison
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Nevill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1