HIGH STREET, BN7 1XY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 1XY

HIGH STREET, BN7 1XY, Lewes has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This BN7 1XY 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 1XY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 1XY, encompassing approximately 3619 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN7 1XY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ousedale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Ditch Lane with total crimes: 3
  • St Pancras Gardens with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, BN7 1XY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4657.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-42.86%
Other crime31.110.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.46-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences71.93-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.93-20.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.49150.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.66-33.33%
Public order41.66-50.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.49-27.27%
Public order82.2160.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0137.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.04200.00%
Public order51.66150.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7014.29%
Other theft22.210.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.35-30.00%
Public order51.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-88.89%

In January 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 offences1010.77-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.76200.00%
Burglary52.49150.00%
Other crime31.38200.00%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.010.00%
Public order43.04-20.00%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.22-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.0480.00%
Public order52.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.320.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202415
June 20246
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ousedale Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 2. Castle Ditch Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. St Pancras Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. St Pancras Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Swithun'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cluny Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cleve Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Peters Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rotten Row
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Antioch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bull Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Fisher Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Station Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. White Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1