MIDDLE WAY, BN7 1NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 1NH

MIDDLE WAY, BN7 1NH, Lewes has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1NH 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 1NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1NH, encompassing approximately 2217 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: (4) incidents (-73.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN7 1NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Firle Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Hamsey Crescent with total crimes: 2

MIDDLE WAY, BN7 1NH 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.12-20.00%
Other crime43.61-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 crime1512.6366.67%
Violence and sexual offences106.76-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.51-60.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

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 offences1615.7833.33%
Other crime97.2280.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.06-16.67%
Public order32.25200.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.41100.00%
Other crime52.71-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Public order10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1615.3314.29%
Violence and sexual offences97.22-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour34.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Public order21.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

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 offences1918.9446.15%
Other crime148.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.31-25.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1420.2975.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.41100.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Drugs10.45-66.67%

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 offences1314.4330.00%
Other crime85.86-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour43.61100.00%
Drugs31.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 crime1112.18175.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.96-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour24.510.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 offences139.4762.50%
Other crime45.86-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1310.37116.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.86-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour13.61-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 offences1415.33-33.33%
Other crime66.31-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.250.00%
Public order31.8050.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 offences2119.390.00%
Other crime79.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.710.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 202412
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
July 20249
June 20245
May 202416
April 202414
March 202414
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
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. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 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 202413
February 202413
January 202410
December 202313
November 20238
October 202314
September 202321

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Firle Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hamsey Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Nevill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1