BN7 1WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 1WA

BN7 1WA, Lewes has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.69 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1WA 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 1WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1WA, encompassing approximately 1798 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

BN7 1WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • St Michael'S Terrace with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

BN7 1WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.69112.50%
Violence and sexual offences169.4560.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.9011.11%
Other theft35.56-25.00%
Theft from the person11.670.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In August 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 offences1020.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.5612.50%
Shoplifting85.00-27.27%
Other theft44.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.45100.00%
Other theft32.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67100.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.46450.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.12-33.33%
Other theft24.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.670.00%
Public order22.22100.00%
Shoplifting21.11-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.7928.57%
Anti-social behaviour85.00-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.45-55.56%
Drugs32.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.5680.00%
Shoplifting75.00-36.36%
Public order23.890.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.12-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.7866.67%
Public order22.780.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2222.24214.29%
Anti-social behaviour812.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.45-66.67%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-33.33%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.6812.50%
Shoplifting75.0040.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2250.00%
Vehicle crime21.67-50.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.4533.33%
Shoplifting54.45-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.78300.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-77.78%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson921.690.00%
Shoplifting85.00700.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.340.00%
Public order33.34-40.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Drugs21.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.000.00%
Public order53.340.00%
Drugs32.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 20242
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 202422
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 4. Malling Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Malling Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Spinneys
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Phoenix Causeway
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Spences Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1