WEALD CLOSE, BN8 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN8 5AY

WEALD CLOSE, BN8 5AY, Lewes has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.35 per 1,000 population. This BN8 5AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN8 postcode area, which has experienced 55 crimes and a crime rate of 3.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN8 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN8 5AY, encompassing approximately 436 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN8 5AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weald Close with total crimes: 4
  • School Field with total crimes: 2
  • The Willows with total crimes: 1

WEALD CLOSE, BN8 5AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences718.35600.00%
Other theft116.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.590.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16.880.00%
Public order12.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.290.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft29.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.590.00%
Public order12.290.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN8 5AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Weald Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. School Field
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Willows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1