THE LYNCHETS, BN7 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2BL

THE LYNCHETS, BN7 2BL, Lewes has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2BL, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN7 2BL area, explore the BN7 2BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN7 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Malling Close with total crimes: 4
  • Malling Hill with total crimes: 2

THE LYNCHETS, BN7 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.29225.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.4475.00%
Other theft24.55-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.09300.00%
Shoplifting42.600.00%
Other theft32.6050.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.09700.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.20100.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-85.71%
Other crime10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.79600.00%
Public order24.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.65-83.33%
Other theft10.650.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.7950.00%
Vehicle crime13.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.44500.00%
Shoplifting43.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.60100.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.79-57.14%
Other theft23.90100.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.64180.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.7425.00%
Shoplifting33.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-33.33%
Other theft21.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-85.71%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson715.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.55100.00%
Shoplifting32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.840.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 202414
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Malling Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Malling Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Spinneys
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spences Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1