BN7 2UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2UW

BN7 2UW, Lewes has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.58 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2UW 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 2UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2UW, encompassing approximately 898 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BN7 2UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mountfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Bear Yard with total crimes: 2

BN7 2UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.58-20.00%
Possession of weapons24.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Other theft22.23100.00%
Drugs12.230.00%
Robbery11.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.6825.00%
Burglary25.570.00%
Other theft12.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.4533.33%
Bicycle theft14.450.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.91200.00%
Public order23.34100.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.110.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs613.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.680.00%
Other crime12.230.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.36-60.00%
Other theft34.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.34100.00%
Shoplifting22.230.00%
Bicycle theft12.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.13-25.00%
Public order13.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.04166.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.9133.33%
Other theft24.450.00%
Bicycle theft22.230.00%
Public order12.23-50.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.340.00%
Public order23.34100.00%
Drugs12.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.58-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.340.00%
Other theft22.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.57-42.86%
Other theft34.4550.00%
Public order23.340.00%
Vehicle crime22.23100.00%
Bicycle theft12.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour726.72250.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.79-25.00%
Shoplifting56.6866.67%
Other theft25.570.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.920.00%
Shoplifting38.910.00%
Public order23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.230.00%
Drugs12.230.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 202410
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20246
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mountfield Road
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Bear Yard
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broomans Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Friars' Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1