EASTGATE WHARF, BN7 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2LD

EASTGATE WHARF, BN7 2LD, Lewes has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.12 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2LD, encompassing approximately 2703 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

BN7 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Eastgate Wharf with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

EASTGATE WHARF, BN7 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.1283.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.0757.14%
Violence and sexual offences114.07-21.43%
Public order44.0733.33%
Other theft41.48-50.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-66.67%
Burglary10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.7527.27%
Other theft85.1860.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9640.00%
Shoplifting62.59-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson62.22-14.29%
Public order32.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2122.19110.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.07133.33%
Other theft52.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.85-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.850.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Bicycle theft20.74100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.42120.00%
Shoplifting104.0711.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Theft from the person21.11100.00%
Public order20.74-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.3811.11%
Shoplifting93.70-18.18%
Public order93.33800.00%
Drugs63.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.22-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.380.00%
Shoplifting114.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.07-10.00%
Drugs63.33200.00%
Bicycle theft22.220.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-60.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.3830.00%
Shoplifting114.8157.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.07-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.70150.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Drugs20.740.00%
Public order10.74-83.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.9010.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.07400.00%
Shoplifting73.70-41.67%
Public order62.59200.00%
Other theft32.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.53140.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.44-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.7025.00%
Drugs31.850.00%
Theft from the person21.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-86.67%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.1215.38%
Anti-social behaviour115.55-21.43%
Shoplifting54.07-16.67%
Other theft51.85150.00%
Public order41.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.18-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.8128.57%
Shoplifting63.33-64.71%
Vehicle crime42.2233.33%
Other theft21.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1725.15325.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.5540.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.1875.00%
Public order62.5920.00%
Other theft42.22100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Bicycle theft11.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.550.00%
Public order53.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.850.00%
Shoplifting41.480.00%
Bicycle theft31.480.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202421
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411
March 202411
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 202317
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411
January 202410
December 202311
November 202314
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202411
June 202411
May 20245
April 202413
March 202413
February 202410
January 20242
December 202315
November 202313
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

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 2LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Eastgate Wharf
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Castle Ditch Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bear Yard
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fisher Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Station Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Broomans Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Friars' Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chapel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harveys Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Phoenix Causeway
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Sun Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lancaster Street
    Total1
    Public order1