WHEATSHEAF GARDENS, BN7 2UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2UQ

WHEATSHEAF GARDENS, BN7 2UQ, Lewes has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.33 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2UQ 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 2UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2UQ, encompassing approximately 1114 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN7 2UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • North Court with total crimes: 3
  • Malling Hill with total crimes: 2

WHEATSHEAF GARDENS, BN7 2UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.33250.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.38100.00%
Other theft11.79-66.67%
Burglary10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.77-55.56%
Other theft33.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.69-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.59-33.33%
Other theft21.790.00%
Public order11.790.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.46800.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.080.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Other crime11.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.970.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Shoplifting10.90-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.3628.57%
Drugs48.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.59-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.15-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.38300.00%
Other crime13.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.15-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour47.18-33.33%
Public order23.590.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1826.02260.00%
Anti-social behaviour616.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime15.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour924.2350.00%
Shoplifting58.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.49100.00%
Vehicle crime33.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.69200.00%
Bicycle theft12.690.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour616.1520.00%
Shoplifting45.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69-75.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson822.44300.00%
Shoplifting67.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3866.67%
Public order24.49-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.790.00%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order414.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.590.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.790.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20249
June 20249
May 20241
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 202418
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. North Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Malling Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Spinneys
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chapel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Harveys Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Phoenix Causeway
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Spences Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1