DE GREY CLOSE, BN7 2JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2JR

DE GREY CLOSE, BN7 2JR, Lewes has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.36 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2JR 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 2JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2JR, encompassing approximately 1953 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN7 2JR area, explore the BN7 2JR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN7 2JR area, visit the BN7 2JR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN7 2JR 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: 10
  • Malling Close with total crimes: 4

DE GREY CLOSE, BN7 2JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.6812.50%
Shoplifting44.610.00%
Other theft12.05-50.00%
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 behaviour813.3114.29%
Violence and sexual offences64.1050.00%
Shoplifting43.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.77-12.50%
Shoplifting63.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.070.00%
Other theft22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
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 behaviour810.24-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.10-20.00%
Shoplifting32.05200.00%
Vehicle crime21.54100.00%
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 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.1425.00%
Public order22.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.77-20.00%
Shoplifting44.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.05-50.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.77400.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.1260.00%
Shoplifting34.10-40.00%
Public order21.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.19-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences52.5666.67%
Public order42.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-60.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.80350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-62.50%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Theft from the person11.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.10-71.43%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences89.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.1016.67%
Shoplifting23.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
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 behaviour613.82-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.070.00%
Shoplifting53.07400.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
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 behaviour911.260.00%
Drugs34.610.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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
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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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 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 2JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Spences Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1