BN7 2XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2XH

BN7 2XH, Lewes has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.64 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2XH 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 2XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2XH, encompassing approximately 1570 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN7 2XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mountfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

BN7 2XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.82-40.00%
Drugs33.820.00%
Other theft31.91200.00%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.2842.86%
Anti-social behaviour66.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.82-33.33%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order11.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.73133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.46-28.57%
Other theft43.18300.00%
Public order42.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Bicycle theft31.91200.00%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.6416.67%
Public order54.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-57.14%
Theft from the person11.910.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order722.28600.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.46-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.46500.00%
Drugs63.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8250.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Shoplifting21.91-33.33%
Other crime11.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.91-20.00%
Shoplifting37.640.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Drugs21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-80.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.3715.38%
Burglary59.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.18-28.57%
Shoplifting33.1850.00%
Public order21.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.01116.67%
Anti-social behaviour78.280.00%
Public order44.46-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55-33.33%
Other theft21.270.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Bicycle theft21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour718.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.46-45.45%
Public order53.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.18200.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.10-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.00-22.22%
Public order34.46-50.00%
Other theft31.91-25.00%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1531.1987.50%
Anti-social behaviour99.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.73250.00%
Public order64.46-14.29%
Other theft43.82-20.00%
Drugs22.550.00%
Shoplifting21.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour926.7480.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.73-33.33%
Public order75.0916.67%
Shoplifting64.46100.00%
Other theft53.82400.00%
Bicycle theft43.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.730.00%
Public order67.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.820.00%
Shoplifting33.180.00%
Burglary11.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20246
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 202412
March 202415
February 202413
January 20246
December 202311
November 202315
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 8 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
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20245
September 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mountfield Road
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Bear Yard
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Station Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Broomans Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Friars' Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1