WAITE CLOSE, BN7 2QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2QW

WAITE CLOSE, BN7 2QW, Lewes has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.93 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2QW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN7 postcode area, which has experienced 155 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN7 2QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2QW, encompassing approximately 1848 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BN7 2QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Terrace with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

WAITE CLOSE, BN7 2QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour918.9312.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.87166.67%
Shoplifting84.33-20.00%
Other theft44.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.07-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour85.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.3350.00%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.52450.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.95-20.00%
Other theft24.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-75.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.5266.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.41100.00%
Public order34.330.00%
Shoplifting21.62-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.9828.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.87-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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 behaviour1014.61233.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.41166.67%
Shoplifting74.33-36.36%
Public order23.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.95-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.620.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221.10214.29%
Anti-social behaviour711.90250.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.79-57.14%
Other theft31.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.4440.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.79-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.5216.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.7916.67%
Shoplifting53.79-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-88.89%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson920.560.00%
Shoplifting84.87700.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.33-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.25200.00%
Public order33.250.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Drugs21.08-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.4460.00%
Drugs34.330.00%
Public order31.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-96.30%
Other theft10.540.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2723.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.700.00%
Public order22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238
August 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 20242
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 202422
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20231
August 202327

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
August 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233
September 20232
August 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN7 2QW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Deanery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fitzgerald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Nurseries
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Wheatsheaf Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1