BN7 9TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN7 9TH

BN7 9TH, Lewes has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.07 per 1,000 population. This BN7 9TH 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 9TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN7 9TH, encompassing approximately 3041 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN7 9TH area, explore the BN7 9TH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

BN7 9TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Mountfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Eastgate Wharf with total crimes: 6

BN7 9TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1219.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.9522.22%
Public order53.620.00%
Other theft41.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-57.14%
Drugs30.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.4014.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.2628.57%
Other theft82.9614.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.630.00%
Shoplifting62.30-66.67%
Public order51.970.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1823.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.9255.56%
Anti-social behaviour74.600.00%
Other theft72.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.3075.00%
Public order52.300.00%
Possession of weapons41.640.00%
Bicycle theft41.32100.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.470.00%
Shoplifting92.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.96-50.00%
Public order52.30-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.4355.56%
Public order114.60175.00%
Shoplifting93.6228.57%
Violence and sexual offences92.96-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson42.960.00%
Other theft31.32-25.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.43-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.2528.57%
Shoplifting72.96-22.22%
Other theft42.30100.00%
Public order41.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Drugs31.3250.00%
Bicycle theft20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.4117.65%
Shoplifting96.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.96-30.00%
Burglary52.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Public order31.32-66.67%
Other theft20.99-60.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.74112.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.59-23.08%
Public order93.2928.57%
Shoplifting62.96-14.29%
Other theft51.97150.00%
Theft from the person21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Drugs10.66-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1320.0662.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.27-65.22%
Public order72.6375.00%
Shoplifting72.3016.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.3020.00%
Drugs61.97500.00%
Other crime31.97200.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft20.66-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.404.55%
Anti-social behaviour87.56-38.46%
Other theft72.6316.67%
Shoplifting62.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-54.55%
Public order41.64-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Drugs10.99-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.9915.79%
Anti-social behaviour137.238.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.2757.14%
Public order93.620.00%
Other theft62.9620.00%
Shoplifting61.97-60.00%
Drugs41.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.66-5.00%
Shoplifting156.25275.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.9371.43%
Public order93.9512.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.9675.00%
Other theft52.30150.00%
Bicycle theft41.6433.33%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.430.00%
Public order86.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.300.00%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202418
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 202414
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 202313
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 202419
March 202420
February 202417
January 20248
December 202323
November 202322
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN7 9TH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Mountfield Road
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Eastgate Wharf
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Castle Ditch Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. North Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. St Swithun'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bear Yard
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bull Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Fisher Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Station Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broomans Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Friars' Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Harveys Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Phoenix Causeway
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Sun Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lancaster Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. White Hill
    Total1
    Public order1