THE MARTLETS, BN7 2HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2HR

THE MARTLETS, BN7 2HR, Lewes has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.28 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2HR 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 2HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2HR, encompassing approximately 1961 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN7 2HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Terrace with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Malling Close with total crimes: 4

THE MARTLETS, BN7 2HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour87.140.00%
Shoplifting44.080.00%
Other theft12.04-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.2614.29%
Violence and sexual offences64.0850.00%
Shoplifting43.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.04100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.69-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences43.570.00%
Shoplifting32.0450.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.69-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.08-55.56%
Shoplifting22.04100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.7566.67%
Violence and sexual offences95.1080.00%
Public order34.590.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.67-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.06-28.57%
Other crime22.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.69350.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.5940.00%
Public order23.57-33.33%
Shoplifting11.02-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.6366.67%
Public order32.550.00%
Shoplifting31.53-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.71400.00%
Shoplifting52.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-57.14%
Other theft31.530.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.65-12.50%
Shoplifting23.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.0816.67%
Shoplifting13.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.75-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.06500.00%
Public order33.060.00%
Shoplifting31.53200.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Drugs21.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.710.00%
Drugs34.590.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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 2HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Malling Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Malling Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Spences Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1