MARKET STREET, BN7 2NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2NB

MARKET STREET, BN7 2NB, Lewes has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.76 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2NB 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 2NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2NB, encompassing approximately 3043 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BN7 2NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Eastgate Wharf with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

MARKET STREET, BN7 2NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.9422.22%
Violence and sexual offences93.61-40.00%
Public order52.9625.00%
Other theft41.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-57.14%
Other crime20.990.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 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 offences1518.077.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.9350.00%
Other theft82.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.630.00%
Shoplifting62.30-66.67%
Public order41.970.00%
Bicycle theft21.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1821.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.9175.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.60133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.30100.00%
Other theft61.97100.00%
Possession of weapons41.970.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Bicycle theft31.3150.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.960.00%
Public order42.63-55.56%
Other theft31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.4450.00%
Shoplifting93.9428.57%
Public order92.96125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.96-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.63100.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.7720.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.9114.29%
Shoplifting72.63-22.22%
Public order42.30100.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Drugs30.9950.00%
Bicycle theft20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.7966.67%
Shoplifting94.9380.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.96-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.30100.00%
Other theft21.31-50.00%
Public order20.66-71.43%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 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 behaviour1014.46-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences93.2950.00%
Public order72.9616.67%
Shoplifting52.30-28.57%
Other theft41.64100.00%
Theft from the person21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.33-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.4244.44%
Shoplifting74.2716.67%
Public order62.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9720.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.97-68.42%
Drugs51.97400.00%
Theft from the person21.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft20.66-66.67%
Other crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.425.56%
Anti-social behaviour96.24-35.71%
Other theft62.9650.00%
Shoplifting61.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-44.44%
Public order41.64-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.31-33.33%
Drugs10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.9127.27%
Criminal damage and arson94.6028.57%
Public order72.960.00%
Shoplifting62.30-60.00%
Other theft41.970.00%
Drugs41.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.675.88%
Shoplifting155.91275.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.9357.14%
Public order73.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.30133.33%
Other theft42.30100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Bicycle theft30.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.590.00%
Public order72.300.00%
Shoplifting42.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.990.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202418
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 202412
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 202314
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202414
June 20248
May 20248
April 202418
March 202415
February 20249
January 20246
December 202319
November 202318
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20242
January 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 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 2NB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    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. St Swithun'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bear Yard
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bull Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Fisher Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Station Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Broomans Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Friars' Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Harveys Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Phoenix Causeway
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Sun Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lancaster Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. White Hill
    Total1
    Public order1