BN7 2FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2FB

BN7 2FB, Lewes has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.77 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2FB 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 2FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2FB, encompassing approximately 1598 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN7 2FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Malling Close with total crimes: 4

BN7 2FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1823.77125.00%
Violence and sexual offences1211.26140.00%
Other theft27.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.14-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences55.00150.00%
Other theft43.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.890.00%
Other theft36.8850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.261000.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.880.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-50.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.6333.33%
Public order22.500.00%
Shoplifting11.25-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.7628.57%
Drugs35.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.88-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.14133.33%
Shoplifting74.38-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour44.3833.33%
Public order22.500.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.88-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8850.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2220.65214.29%
Anti-social behaviour413.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.50-50.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-66.67%
Drugs10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.7640.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.88200.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.8925.00%
Shoplifting53.13-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour43.130.00%
Other theft22.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting920.65800.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50100.00%
Public order32.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.880.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order411.260.00%
Drugs22.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.250.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 20241
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 202422
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 3. Malling Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. North Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Malling Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Spinneys
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Harveys Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Phoenix Causeway
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Spences Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1