ST ANDREWS LANE, BN7 1UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 1UW

ST ANDREWS LANE, BN7 1UW, Lewes has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.66 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1UW 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 1UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1UW, encompassing approximately 3069 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

BN7 1UW Crime Hotspots

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

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

ST ANDREWS LANE, BN7 1UW 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.66-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.930.00%
Shoplifting72.93250.00%
Public order42.28-20.00%
Other theft41.30-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-40.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.5628.57%
Other theft72.9316.67%
Public order52.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.63-37.50%
Burglary31.630.00%
Shoplifting20.98-84.62%
Bicycle theft20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.1855.56%
Shoplifting134.5685.71%
Criminal damage and arson84.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.61-12.50%
Other theft62.28100.00%
Public order51.950.00%
Possession of weapons41.630.00%
Bicycle theft41.30100.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.93-38.46%
Shoplifting72.61-22.22%
Public order52.28-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.630.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.2762.50%
Shoplifting94.2428.57%
Public order92.9380.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.93-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson42.9333.33%
Other theft31.30-25.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.64-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour85.2160.00%
Shoplifting72.610.00%
Public order52.2866.67%
Other theft41.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.98100.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.2918.75%
Shoplifting76.19133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.28-28.57%
Burglary51.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63100.00%
Public order31.30-62.50%
Other theft20.98-60.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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 offences1615.9645.45%
Public order85.2114.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.61-30.00%
Other theft52.28400.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Drugs10.65-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In January 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 offences1117.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.58233.33%
Public order73.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2850.00%
Drugs61.95500.00%
Shoplifting31.95-25.00%
Other crime30.98200.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other theft10.33-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.96-12.00%
Other theft77.1716.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.28-69.23%
Public order41.30-55.56%
Shoplifting41.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Drugs10.65-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.14160.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.240.00%
Public order92.9312.50%
Other theft62.9320.00%
Shoplifting51.95-54.55%
Drugs41.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.180.00%
Shoplifting116.52266.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.5828.57%
Public order82.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.6125.00%
Other theft51.63400.00%
Bicycle theft41.6333.33%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.520.00%
Public order62.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Bicycle theft31.300.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 202416
March 202419
February 202416
January 202411
December 202322
November 202325
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202413
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 202313
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mountfield Road
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Eastgate Wharf
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Castle Ditch Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Swithun'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bear Yard
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Peters Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Antioch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bull Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Fisher Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Station Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broomans Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Friars' Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Sun Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lancaster Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. White Hill
    Total1
    Public order1