SPENCES LANE, BN7 2HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2HD

SPENCES LANE, BN7 2HD, Lewes has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.34 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2HD 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 2HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2HD, encompassing approximately 1499 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN7 2HD area, explore the BN7 2HD 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: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN7 2HD 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

SPENCES LANE, BN7 2HD 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.34225.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.67100.00%
Other theft25.34-33.33%

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 offences49.34300.00%
Shoplifting42.67-42.86%
Other theft32.6750.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.67-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour24.67-33.33%
Other theft21.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.33-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.34800.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.00200.00%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-71.43%
Other crime11.330.00%

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 offences78.67600.00%
Public order24.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.67-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.0150.00%
Drugs36.000.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-83.33%

In March 2024, 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 offences610.67200.00%
Shoplifting64.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.00200.00%
Public order12.00-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.34-55.56%
Public order25.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.330.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.34260.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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
Shoplifting59.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.6725.00%
Shoplifting43.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.67-33.33%
Other theft21.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-85.71%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson718.010.00%
Shoplifting54.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.6750.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Drugs21.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.670.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20241
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 202418
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

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 2HD 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spences Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1