ELM GROVE, BN7 1UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 1UL

ELM GROVE, BN7 1UL, Lewes has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.99 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1UL 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 1UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1UL, encompassing approximately 3003 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BN7 1UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mountfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Ditch Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

ELM GROVE, BN7 1UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.99-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour63.00-33.33%
Shoplifting42.00300.00%
Public order31.33-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-25.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.33-83.33%
Robbery10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.98-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.3380.00%
Other theft63.0020.00%
Public order52.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-42.86%
Burglary31.330.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.99133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.33-44.44%
Other theft51.6666.67%
Public order41.66-33.33%
Shoplifting31.33200.00%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%
Bicycle theft31.0050.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.99-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.33-10.00%
Public order63.00-25.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.98-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.6666.67%
Public order83.33100.00%
Shoplifting42.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.0020.00%
Public order42.0033.33%
Other theft31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.33-83.33%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.9912.50%
Shoplifting65.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0025.00%
Burglary51.660.00%
Public order31.66-62.50%
Other theft11.00-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.6514.29%
Public order85.3333.33%
Other theft52.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.00100.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Other crime10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.32-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour84.66166.67%
Public order62.6650.00%
Drugs62.00500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.000.00%
Other crime31.33200.00%
Shoplifting21.00-33.33%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.99-13.64%
Other theft56.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-60.00%
Public order41.33-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-57.14%
Shoplifting31.000.00%
Drugs11.00-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.3115.79%
Criminal damage and arson107.33100.00%
Public order103.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3316.67%
Other theft62.3320.00%
Drugs42.000.00%
Shoplifting31.33-40.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.3126.67%
Public order86.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.000.00%
Shoplifting51.66400.00%
Other theft51.66400.00%
Bicycle theft41.66100.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.000.00%
Public order51.660.00%
Bicycle theft21.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202415
June 202410
May 202411
April 202412
March 202418
February 202416
January 202414
December 202319
November 202322
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
March 20245
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mountfield Road
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Castle Ditch Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Swithun'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Cluny Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cleve Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Peters Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Rotten Row
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Antioch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bull Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Fisher Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Station Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broomans Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Friars' Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sun Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. White Hill
    Total1
    Public order1