BN7 2XY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 2XY

BN7 2XY, Lewes has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This BN7 2XY 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 2XY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 2XY, encompassing approximately 2801 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN7 2XY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ousedale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsley Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Peters Place with total crimes: 1

BN7 2XY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.07200.00%
Public order33.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-57.14%
Public order31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-66.67%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5016.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.50500.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.14-16.67%
Other theft21.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-40.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8666.67%
Public order11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.64-25.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.71150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.78-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.78250.00%
Vehicle crime32.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.64-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.50200.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20245
December 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ousedale Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kingsley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Peters Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sun Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lancaster Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. White Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Weald Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. King Henry'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Baxter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1