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

Overview of Crime in BN7 2HF

SPENCES LANE, BN7 2HF, Lewes has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.19 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2HF 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 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2HF, encompassing approximately 1667 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN7 2HF 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

SPENCES LANE, BN7 2HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.19112.50%
Violence and sexual offences1210.19100.00%
Other theft27.20-50.00%
Public order11.200.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.79-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.80200.00%
Other theft43.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.79-9.09%
Other theft36.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Public order11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.391000.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.60200.00%
Other theft21.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-71.43%
Other crime11.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.3975.00%
Public order34.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.60-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.9928.57%
Violence and sexual offences45.40-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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 offences711.39133.33%
Shoplifting74.20-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour34.20200.00%
Public order21.800.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.99-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.6050.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2218.59214.29%
Anti-social behaviour313.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80-33.33%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.5940.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

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 offences510.7925.00%
Shoplifting53.00-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.00-25.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson819.790.00%
Shoplifting84.80700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.4033.33%
Public order32.4050.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Drugs21.200.00%

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 offences38.390.00%
Drugs21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
October 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 20241
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 202422
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238

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
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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 2HF 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. Malling Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Spinneys
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spences Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1