BN7 2XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2XG

BN7 2XG, Lewes has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2XG 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 2XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2XG, encompassing approximately 678 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN7 2XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mountfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Railway Lane with total crimes: 1

BN7 2XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.8050.00%
Possession of weapons24.420.00%
Drugs12.950.00%
Robbery11.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.2766.67%
Burglary27.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.95-33.33%

In July 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 offences313.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.420.00%
Bicycle theft14.420.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.85200.00%
Public order14.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.470.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs614.750.00%
Other crime18.850.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson28.85100.00%
Shoplifting22.950.00%
Other theft12.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.47-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour213.27100.00%
Public order12.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.22250.00%
Other theft110.320.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.85-33.33%
Drugs12.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-50.00%
Other theft11.47-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences425.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.900.00%
Public order24.420.00%
Other theft22.950.00%
Vehicle crime22.95100.00%

In October 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 offences520.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.3750.00%
Other theft24.420.00%
Public order22.95100.00%
Vehicle crime12.950.00%
Shoplifting11.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.370.00%
Shoplifting22.950.00%
Public order12.950.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20249
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mountfield Road
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1