WILLE COTTAGES, BN7 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2BX

WILLE COTTAGES, BN7 2BX, Lewes has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.16 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2BX, encompassing approximately 949 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN7 2BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • North Court with total crimes: 3
  • Bear Yard with total crimes: 2

WILLE COTTAGES, BN7 2BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.16250.00%
Other theft214.74-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-66.67%
Burglary12.110.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour616.8550.00%
Shoplifting46.32-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences34.2150.00%
Other theft33.16200.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour47.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

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
Shoplifting814.74700.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.11100.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs614.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.32100.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Shoplifting11.05-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.8540.00%
Drugs37.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.110.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.26-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.160.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.9520.00%
Shoplifting66.32-53.85%
Bicycle theft16.320.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.050.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1324.22160.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.69-44.44%
Vehicle crime15.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour923.1628.57%
Shoplifting59.4866.67%
Vehicle crime35.26-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-50.00%
Public order12.110.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour723.1616.67%
Vehicle crime57.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.26100.00%
Shoplifting34.21-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.16-66.67%
Other theft12.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.3250.00%
Shoplifting66.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.32100.00%
Vehicle crime26.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Public order22.11-33.33%
Other theft12.11-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.210.00%
Public order33.160.00%
Shoplifting23.160.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Drugs12.110.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 202413
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20246
April 20243
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN7 2BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. North Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bear Yard
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chapel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harveys Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1